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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,853, 912,054.90 and 392,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,853, 912,054.90 and 392,581 is: 541,807.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,853 : 912,054.90 = 392,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,853/912,054.90 = 392,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,853x = 912,054.90 × 392,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,853x = 358,055,424,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,055,424,696.90/660,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,807.97

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