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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,526.67, 991,037.94 and 390,845.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,526.67, 991,037.94 and 390,845.33 is: 585,528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,526.67 : 991,037.94 = 390,845.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,526.67/991,037.94 = 390,845.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,526.67x = 991,037.94 × 390,845.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,526.67x = 387,342,546,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,342,546,723.74/661,526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,528.24

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