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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,265.52, 911,176.44 and 358,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,265.52, 911,176.44 and 358,459.52 is: 494,679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,265.52 : 911,176.44 = 358,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,265.52/911,176.44 = 358,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,265.52x = 911,176.44 × 358,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,265.52x = 326,619,869,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,619,869,317.71/660,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,679.58

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