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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,039, 917,753.82 and 363,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,039, 917,753.82 and 363,233.72 is: 501,262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,039 : 917,753.82 = 363,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,039/917,753.82 = 363,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,039x = 917,753.82 × 363,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,039x = 333,359,134,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,359,134,082.81/665,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,262.53

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