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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,843.52, 907,847.60 and 371,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,843.52, 907,847.60 and 371,414.56 is: 512,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,843.52 : 907,847.60 = 371,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,843.52/907,847.60 = 371,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,843.52x = 907,847.60 × 371,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,843.52x = 337,187,816,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,187,816,901.06/657,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,565.38

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