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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,171.85, 905,483.70 and 369,708.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,171.85, 905,483.70 and 369,708.87 is: 510,179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,171.85 : 905,483.70 = 369,708.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,171.85/905,483.70 = 369,708.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,171.85x = 905,483.70 × 369,708.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,171.85x = 334,765,355,530.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,765,355,530.42/656,171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,179.39

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