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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,341.35, 908,584.95 and 371,879.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,341.35, 908,584.95 and 371,879.89 is: 513,235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,341.35 : 908,584.95 = 371,879.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,341.35/908,584.95 = 371,879.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,341.35x = 908,584.95 × 371,879.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,341.35x = 337,884,471,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,884,471,261.66/658,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,235.99

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