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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,186.04, 917,955.18 and 363,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,186.04, 917,955.18 and 363,382.20 is: 501,466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,186.04 : 917,955.18 = 363,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,186.04/917,955.18 = 363,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,186.04x = 917,955.18 × 363,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,186.04x = 333,568,572,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,568,572,809.80/665,186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,466.59

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