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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,290.46, 909,160.53 and 515,680.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,290.46, 909,160.53 and 515,680.38 is: 710,045.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,290.46 : 909,160.53 = 515,680.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,290.46/909,160.53 = 515,680.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,290.46x = 909,160.53 × 515,680.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,290.46x = 468,836,247,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,836,247,591.40/660,290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,045.47

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