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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,554.58, 991,190.55 and 362,250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,554.58, 991,190.55 and 362,250.58 is: 542,750.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,554.58 : 991,190.55 = 362,250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,554.58/991,190.55 = 362,250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,554.58x = 991,190.55 × 362,250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,554.58x = 359,059,351,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,059,351,628.02/661,554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,750.91

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