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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,535.48, 989,153.78 and 334,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,535.48, 989,153.78 and 334,994.60 is: 502,416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,535.48 : 989,153.78 = 334,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,535.48/989,153.78 = 334,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,535.48x = 989,153.78 × 334,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,535.48x = 331,361,175,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,361,175,667.50/659,535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,416.00

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