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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,309.84, 911,228.76 and 358,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,309.84, 911,228.76 and 358,503.84 is: 494,735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,309.84 : 911,228.76 = 358,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,309.84/911,228.76 = 358,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,309.84x = 911,228.76 × 358,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,309.84x = 326,679,009,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,679,009,578.44/660,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,735.94

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