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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,312.78, 911,231.58 and 358,506.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,312.78, 911,231.58 and 358,506.78 is: 494,739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,312.78 : 911,231.58 = 358,506.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,312.78/911,231.58 = 358,506.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,312.78x = 911,231.58 × 358,506.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,312.78x = 326,682,699,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,682,699,580.11/660,312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,739.33

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