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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,942.56, 910,720.74 and 358,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,942.56, 910,720.74 and 358,136.56 is: 494,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,942.56 : 910,720.74 = 358,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,942.56/910,720.74 = 358,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,942.56x = 910,720.74 × 358,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,942.56x = 326,162,392,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,162,392,944.25/659,942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,228.46

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