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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,049.84, 910,868.70 and 358,243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,049.84, 910,868.70 and 358,243.84 is: 494,376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,049.84 : 910,868.70 = 358,243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,049.84/910,868.70 = 358,243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,049.84x = 910,868.70 × 358,243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,049.84x = 326,313,100,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,313,100,823.81/660,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,376.46

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