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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,362.62, 908,176.64 and 535,986.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,362.62, 908,176.64 and 535,986.64 is: 739,365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,362.62 : 908,176.64 = 535,986.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,362.62/908,176.64 = 535,986.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,362.62x = 908,176.64 × 535,986.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,362.62x = 486,770,548,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,770,548,254.37/658,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,365.41

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