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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,858, 912,061.80 and 392,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,858, 912,061.80 and 392,586 is: 541,814.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,858 : 912,061.80 = 392,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,858/912,061.80 = 392,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,858x = 912,061.80 × 392,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,858x = 358,062,693,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,062,693,814.80/660,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,814.87

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