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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,292.16, 908,145.12 and 577,470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,292.16, 908,145.12 and 577,470.36 is: 796,647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,292.16 : 908,145.12 = 577,470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,292.16/908,145.12 = 577,470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,292.16x = 908,145.12 × 577,470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,292.16x = 524,426,889,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,426,889,378.64/658,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,647.63

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