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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,697.76, 913,145.52 and 359,892.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,697.76, 913,145.52 and 359,892.96 is: 496,653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,697.76 : 913,145.52 = 359,892.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,697.76/913,145.52 = 359,892.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,697.76x = 913,145.52 × 359,892.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,697.76x = 328,634,644,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,634,644,103.54/661,697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,653.71

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