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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,922, 917,597.40 and 363,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,922, 917,597.40 and 363,116 is: 501,102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,922 : 917,597.40 = 363,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,922/917,597.40 = 363,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,922x = 917,597.40 × 363,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,922x = 333,194,297,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,194,297,498.40/664,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,102.83

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