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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,955.88, 912,124.58 and 359,149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,955.88, 912,124.58 and 359,149.88 is: 495,629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,955.88 : 912,124.58 = 359,149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,955.88/912,124.58 = 359,149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,955.88x = 912,124.58 × 359,149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,955.88x = 327,589,427,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,589,427,095.68/660,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,629.80

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