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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,993.39, 912,170.85 and 359,187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,993.39, 912,170.85 and 359,187.39 is: 495,678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,993.39 : 912,170.85 = 359,187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,993.39/912,170.85 = 359,187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,993.39x = 912,170.85 × 359,187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,993.39x = 327,640,266,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,640,266,845.58/660,993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,678.58

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