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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,078.78, 990,331.40 and 305,325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,078.78, 990,331.40 and 305,325.51 is: 458,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,078.78 : 990,331.40 = 305,325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,078.78/990,331.40 = 305,325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,078.78x = 990,331.40 × 305,325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,078.78x = 302,373,441,109.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,373,441,109.81/660,078.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,086.90

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