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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,627.84, 918,566.88 and 363,821.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,627.84, 918,566.88 and 363,821.84 is: 502,074.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,627.84 : 918,566.88 = 363,821.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,627.84/918,566.88 = 363,821.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,627.84x = 918,566.88 × 363,821.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,627.84x = 334,194,692,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,194,692,444.66/665,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,074.39

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