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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,083.87, 908,072.29 and 386,052.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,083.87, 908,072.29 and 386,052.51 is: 532,703.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,083.87 : 908,072.29 = 386,052.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,083.87/908,072.29 = 386,052.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,083.87x = 908,072.29 × 386,052.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,083.87x = 350,563,586,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,563,586,815.95/658,083.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,703.51

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