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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,377.24, 912,695.58 and 359,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,377.24, 912,695.58 and 359,573.40 is: 496,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,377.24 : 912,695.58 = 359,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,377.24/912,695.58 = 359,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,377.24x = 912,695.58 × 359,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,377.24x = 328,181,052,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,181,052,865.57/661,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,208.57

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