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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,158.72, 991,733.96 and 319,203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,158.72, 991,733.96 and 319,203.15 is: 478,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,158.72 : 991,733.96 = 319,203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,158.72/991,733.96 = 319,203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,158.72x = 991,733.96 × 319,203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,158.72x = 316,564,601,072.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,564,601,072.98/661,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,802.73

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