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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,266.60, 912,556.98 and 359,467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,266.60, 912,556.98 and 359,467.08 is: 496,069.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,266.60 : 912,556.98 = 359,467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,266.60/912,556.98 = 359,467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,266.60x = 912,556.98 × 359,467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,266.60x = 328,034,192,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,034,192,934.22/661,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,069.50

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