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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,282.08, 992,203.97 and 361,412.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,282.08, 992,203.97 and 361,412.31 is: 542,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,282.08 : 992,203.97 = 361,412.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,282.08/992,203.97 = 361,412.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,282.08x = 992,203.97 × 361,412.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,282.08x = 358,594,730,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,594,730,702.57/661,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,271.96

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