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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,475.12, 911,460.72 and 358,669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,475.12, 911,460.72 and 358,669.12 is: 494,966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,475.12 : 911,460.72 = 358,669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,475.12/911,460.72 = 358,669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,475.12x = 911,460.72 × 358,669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,475.12x = 326,912,814,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,912,814,356.97/660,475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,966.13

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