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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,651.52, 913,081.28 and 359,845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,651.52, 913,081.28 and 359,845.44 is: 496,587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,651.52 : 913,081.28 = 359,845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,651.52/913,081.28 = 359,845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,651.52x = 913,081.28 × 359,845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,651.52x = 328,568,134,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,568,134,957.36/661,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,587.89

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