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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,927.31, 910,699.68 and 358,121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,927.31, 910,699.68 and 358,121.31 is: 494,207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,927.31 : 910,699.68 = 358,121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,927.31/910,699.68 = 358,121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,927.31x = 910,699.68 × 358,121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,927.31x = 326,140,962,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,140,962,418.18/659,927.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,207.40

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