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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,265.10, 912,554.91 and 359,465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,265.10, 912,554.91 and 359,465.58 is: 496,067.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,265.10 : 912,554.91 = 359,465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,265.10/912,554.91 = 359,465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,265.10x = 912,554.91 × 359,465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,265.10x = 328,032,080,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,032,080,005.00/661,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,067.43

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