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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,026.72, 912,234.24 and 359,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,026.72, 912,234.24 and 359,220.72 is: 495,734.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,026.72 : 912,234.24 = 359,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,026.72/912,234.24 = 359,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,026.72x = 912,234.24 × 359,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,026.72x = 327,693,440,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,693,440,501.45/661,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,734.03

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