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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,158.91, 917,919.34 and 363,352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,158.91, 917,919.34 and 363,352.91 is: 501,427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,158.91 : 917,919.34 = 363,352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,158.91/917,919.34 = 363,352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,158.91x = 917,919.34 × 363,352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,158.91x = 333,528,657,836.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,528,657,836.30/665,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,427.04

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