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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,545.08, 918,450.18 and 363,739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,545.08, 918,450.18 and 363,739.08 is: 501,958.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,545.08 : 918,450.18 = 363,739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,545.08/918,450.18 = 363,739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,545.08x = 918,450.18 × 363,739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,545.08x = 334,076,223,499.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,076,223,499.03/665,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,958.82

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