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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,117.65, 917,866.06 and 363,311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,117.65, 917,866.06 and 363,311.65 is: 501,372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,117.65 : 917,866.06 = 363,311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,117.65/917,866.06 = 363,311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,117.65x = 917,866.06 × 363,311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,117.65x = 333,471,432,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,471,432,737.60/665,117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,372.10

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