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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,508.99, 991,014.86 and 390,829.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,508.99, 991,014.86 and 390,829.47 is: 585,506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,508.99 : 991,014.86 = 390,829.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,508.99/991,014.86 = 390,829.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,508.99x = 991,014.86 × 390,829.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,508.99x = 387,317,812,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,317,812,495.92/661,508.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,506.50

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