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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,438.04, 912,778.08 and 359,632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,438.04, 912,778.08 and 359,632.04 is: 496,288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,438.04 : 912,778.08 = 359,632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,438.04/912,778.08 = 359,632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,438.04x = 912,778.08 × 359,632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,438.04x = 328,264,242,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,264,242,977.68/661,438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,288.73

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