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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,410.76, 909,987.36 and 357,604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,410.76, 909,987.36 and 357,604.76 is: 493,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,410.76 : 909,987.36 = 357,604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,410.76/909,987.36 = 357,604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,410.76x = 909,987.36 × 357,604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,410.76x = 325,415,811,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,415,811,475.83/659,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,494.85

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