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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,287.97, 989,545.01 and 360,319.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,287.97, 989,545.01 and 360,319.05 is: 539,994.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,287.97 : 989,545.01 = 360,319.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,287.97/989,545.01 = 360,319.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,287.97x = 989,545.01 × 360,319.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,287.97x = 356,551,916,133.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,551,916,133.85/660,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,994.57

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