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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,954.38, 912,122.51 and 359,148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,954.38, 912,122.51 and 359,148.38 is: 495,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,954.38 : 912,122.51 = 359,148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,954.38/912,122.51 = 359,148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,954.38x = 912,122.51 × 359,148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,954.38x = 327,587,315,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,587,315,471.68/660,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,627.73

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