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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,064.92, 912,279.42 and 359,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,064.92, 912,279.42 and 359,259.16 is: 495,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,064.92 : 912,279.42 = 359,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,064.92/912,279.42 = 359,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,064.92x = 912,279.42 × 359,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,064.92x = 327,744,738,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,744,738,114.49/661,064.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,782.98

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