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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,502.83, 918,391.88 and 363,696.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,502.83, 918,391.88 and 363,696.83 is: 501,900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,502.83 : 918,391.88 = 363,696.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,502.83/918,391.88 = 363,696.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,502.83x = 918,391.88 × 363,696.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,502.83x = 334,016,213,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,016,213,635.26/665,502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,900.52

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