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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,577.76, 911,601.97 and 358,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,577.76, 911,601.97 and 358,771.76 is: 495,107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,577.76 : 911,601.97 = 358,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,577.76/911,601.97 = 358,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,577.76x = 911,601.97 × 358,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,577.76x = 327,057,037,741.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,057,037,741.43/660,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,107.56

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