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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,039.48, 908,170.59 and 399,929.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,039.48, 908,170.59 and 399,929.74 is: 551,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,039.48 : 908,170.59 = 399,929.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,039.48/908,170.59 = 399,929.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,039.48x = 908,170.59 × 399,929.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,039.48x = 363,204,427,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,204,427,934.35/658,039.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,949.30

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