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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,057.70, 903,997.29 and 368,587.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,057.70, 903,997.29 and 368,587.97 is: 508,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,057.70 : 903,997.29 = 368,587.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,057.70/903,997.29 = 368,587.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,057.70x = 903,997.29 × 368,587.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,057.70x = 333,202,521,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,202,521,486.62/655,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,661.33

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