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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,057.92, 912,269.76 and 359,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,057.92, 912,269.76 and 359,252.16 is: 495,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,057.92 : 912,269.76 = 359,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,057.92/912,269.76 = 359,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,057.92x = 912,269.76 × 359,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,057.92x = 327,734,881,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,734,881,782.68/661,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,773.32

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