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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,865.76, 906,397.74 and 370,368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,865.76, 906,397.74 and 370,368.76 is: 511,065.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,865.76 : 906,397.74 = 370,368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,865.76/906,397.74 = 370,368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,865.76x = 906,397.74 × 370,368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,865.76x = 335,701,407,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,701,407,030.60/656,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,065.47

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