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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,876, 910,631.31 and 358,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,876, 910,631.31 and 358,070 is: 494,137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,876 : 910,631.31 = 358,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,876/910,631.31 = 358,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,876x = 910,631.31 × 358,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,876x = 326,069,753,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,069,753,171.70/659,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,137.92

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