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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,063.92, 912,278.04 and 359,258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,063.92, 912,278.04 and 359,258.16 is: 495,781.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,063.92 : 912,278.04 = 359,258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,063.92/912,278.04 = 359,258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,063.92x = 912,278.04 × 359,258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,063.92x = 327,743,330,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,743,330,058.81/661,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,781.60

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