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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,029.40, 910,841.58 and 358,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,029.40, 910,841.58 and 358,224.12 is: 494,349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,029.40 : 910,841.58 = 358,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,029.40/910,841.58 = 358,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,029.40x = 910,841.58 × 358,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,029.40x = 326,285,423,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,285,423,454.91/660,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,349.83

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