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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,173.88, 911,044.62 and 358,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,173.88, 911,044.62 and 358,367.88 is: 494,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,173.88 : 911,044.62 = 358,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,173.88/911,044.62 = 358,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,173.88x = 911,044.62 × 358,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,173.88x = 326,489,129,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,489,129,054.81/660,173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,550.21

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