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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,865.16, 918,897.78 and 364,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,865.16, 918,897.78 and 364,059.16 is: 502,403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,865.16 : 918,897.78 = 364,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,865.16/918,897.78 = 364,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,865.16x = 918,897.78 × 364,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,865.16x = 334,533,153,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,533,153,912.67/665,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,403.75

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