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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,319.78, 911,241.24 and 358,513.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,319.78, 911,241.24 and 358,513.78 is: 494,748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,319.78 : 911,241.24 = 358,513.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,319.78/911,241.24 = 358,513.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,319.78x = 911,241.24 × 358,513.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,319.78x = 326,692,541,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,692,541,444.29/660,319.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,748.99

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