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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,354.05, 908,164.80 and 535,978.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,354.05, 908,164.80 and 535,978.08 is: 739,353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,354.05 : 908,164.80 = 535,978.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,354.05/908,164.80 = 535,978.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,354.05x = 908,164.80 × 535,978.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,354.05x = 486,756,425,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,756,425,827.58/658,354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,353.58

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