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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,558.08, 991,195.80 and 362,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,558.08, 991,195.80 and 362,254.08 is: 542,756.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,558.08 : 991,195.80 = 362,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,558.08/991,195.80 = 362,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,558.08x = 991,195.80 × 362,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,558.08x = 359,064,722,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,064,722,628.86/661,558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,756.16

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