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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,387.23, 908,571.57 and 367,998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,387.23, 908,571.57 and 367,998.39 is: 507,836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,387.23 : 908,571.57 = 367,998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,387.23/908,571.57 = 367,998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,387.23x = 908,571.57 × 367,998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,387.23x = 334,352,873,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,352,873,579.78/658,387.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,836.21

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