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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,059.92, 912,272.52 and 359,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,059.92, 912,272.52 and 359,254.16 is: 495,776.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,059.92 : 912,272.52 = 359,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,059.92/912,272.52 = 359,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,059.92x = 912,272.52 × 359,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,059.92x = 327,737,697,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,737,697,863.68/661,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,776.08

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