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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,405.64, 911,308.17 and 388,483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,405.64, 911,308.17 and 388,483.78 is: 536,077.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,405.64 : 911,308.17 = 388,483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,405.64/911,308.17 = 388,483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,405.64x = 911,308.17 × 388,483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,405.64x = 354,028,442,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,028,442,626.48/660,405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,077.25

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