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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,311.46, 909,189.50 and 515,701.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,311.46, 909,189.50 and 515,701.38 is: 710,074.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,311.46 : 909,189.50 = 515,701.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,311.46/909,189.50 = 515,701.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,311.46x = 909,189.50 × 515,701.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,311.46x = 468,870,279,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,870,279,831.51/660,311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,074.42

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