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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,030.08, 909,460.64 and 357,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,030.08, 909,460.64 and 357,224 is: 492,968.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,030.08 : 909,460.64 = 357,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,030.08/909,460.64 = 357,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,030.08x = 909,460.64 × 357,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,030.08x = 324,881,167,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,881,167,663.36/659,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,968.65

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