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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,061.96, 908,186.78 and 399,879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,061.96, 908,186.78 and 399,879.32 is: 551,870.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,061.96 : 908,186.78 = 399,879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,061.96/908,186.78 = 399,879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,061.96x = 908,186.78 × 399,879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,061.96x = 363,165,108,478.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,165,108,478.15/658,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,870.70

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