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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,263.52, 911,173.68 and 358,457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,263.52, 911,173.68 and 358,457.52 is: 494,676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,263.52 : 911,173.68 = 358,457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,263.52/911,173.68 = 358,457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,263.52x = 911,173.68 × 358,457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,263.52x = 326,617,057,622.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,617,057,622.07/660,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,676.82

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