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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,947.82, 912,113.76 and 359,141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,947.82, 912,113.76 and 359,141.82 is: 495,618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,947.82 : 912,113.76 = 359,141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,947.82/912,113.76 = 359,141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,947.82x = 912,113.76 × 359,141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,947.82x = 327,578,195,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,578,195,813.44/660,947.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,618.85

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