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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,924.96, 912,074.76 and 359,118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,924.96, 912,074.76 and 359,118.96 is: 495,583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,924.96 : 912,074.76 = 359,118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,924.96/912,074.76 = 359,118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,924.96x = 912,074.76 × 359,118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,924.96x = 327,543,339,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,543,339,253.45/660,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,583.25

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