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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,151, 917,928.56 and 363,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,151, 917,928.56 and 363,364.44 is: 501,453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,151 : 917,928.56 = 363,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,151/917,928.56 = 363,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,151x = 917,928.56 × 363,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,151x = 333,542,597,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,542,597,164.41/665,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,453.95

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