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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,340.55, 908,146.17 and 535,964.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,340.55, 908,146.17 and 535,964.58 is: 739,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,340.55 : 908,146.17 = 535,964.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,340.55/908,146.17 = 535,964.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,340.55x = 908,146.17 × 535,964.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,340.55x = 486,734,180,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,734,180,582.66/658,340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,334.95

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