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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,558.08, 911,571.90 and 388,636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,558.08, 911,571.90 and 388,636.22 is: 536,319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,558.08 : 911,571.90 = 388,636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,558.08/911,571.90 = 388,636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,558.08x = 911,571.90 × 388,636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,558.08x = 354,269,857,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,269,857,474.22/660,558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,319.01

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