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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,074.26, 908,203.80 and 399,891.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,074.26, 908,203.80 and 399,891.62 is: 551,887.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,074.26 : 908,203.80 = 399,891.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,074.26/908,203.80 = 399,891.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,074.26x = 908,203.80 × 399,891.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,074.26x = 363,183,088,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,183,088,872.16/658,074.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,887.70

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