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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,141.71, 908,296.43 and 399,959.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,141.71, 908,296.43 and 399,959.07 is: 551,980.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,141.71 : 908,296.43 = 399,959.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,141.71/908,296.43 = 399,959.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,141.71x = 908,296.43 × 399,959.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,141.71x = 363,281,395,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,281,395,427.12/658,141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,980.51

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