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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,340.41, 908,583.66 and 371,878.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,340.41, 908,583.66 and 371,878.95 is: 513,234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,340.41 : 908,583.66 = 371,878.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,340.41/908,583.66 = 371,878.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,340.41x = 908,583.66 × 371,878.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,340.41x = 337,883,137,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,883,137,467.96/658,340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,234.69

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