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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,876.50, 910,632 and 358,070.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,876.50, 910,632 and 358,070.50 is: 494,138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,876.50 : 910,632 = 358,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,876.50/910,632 = 358,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,876.50x = 910,632 × 358,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,876.50x = 326,070,455,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,070,455,556/659,876.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,138.61

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