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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,885.89, 918,922.53 and 364,079.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,885.89, 918,922.53 and 364,079.89 is: 502,430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,885.89 : 918,922.53 = 364,079.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,885.89/918,922.53 = 364,079.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,885.89x = 918,922.53 × 364,079.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,885.89x = 334,561,213,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,561,213,640.92/665,885.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,430.25

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