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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,956.88, 912,125.96 and 359,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,956.88, 912,125.96 and 359,150.88 is: 495,631.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,956.88 : 912,125.96 = 359,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,956.88/912,125.96 = 359,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,956.88x = 912,125.96 × 359,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,956.88x = 327,590,841,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,590,841,204.85/660,956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,631.18

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