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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,072.26, 908,201.04 and 399,889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,072.26, 908,201.04 and 399,889.62 is: 551,884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,072.26 : 908,201.04 = 399,889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,072.26/908,201.04 = 399,889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,072.26x = 908,201.04 × 399,889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,072.26x = 363,180,168,769.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,180,168,769.21/658,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,884.94

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