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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,053.78, 908,106.58 and 371,585.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,053.78, 908,106.58 and 371,585.94 is: 512,784.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,053.78 : 908,106.58 = 371,585.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,053.78/908,106.58 = 371,585.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,053.78x = 908,106.58 × 371,585.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,053.78x = 337,439,637,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,439,637,149.49/658,053.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,784.29

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