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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,223.09, 990,702.58 and 356,611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,223.09, 990,702.58 and 356,611.12 is: 535,115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,223.09 : 990,702.58 = 356,611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,223.09/990,702.58 = 356,611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,223.09x = 990,702.58 × 356,611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,223.09x = 353,295,551,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,295,551,687.18/660,223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,115.42

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