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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,004.68, 908,063.94 and 399,793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,004.68, 908,063.94 and 399,793.96 is: 551,726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,004.68 : 908,063.94 = 399,793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,004.68/908,063.94 = 399,793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,004.68x = 908,063.94 × 399,793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,004.68x = 363,038,478,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,038,478,505.80/658,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,726.29

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