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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,389.84, 908,575.17 and 368,001.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,389.84, 908,575.17 and 368,001.02 is: 507,839.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,389.84 : 908,575.17 = 368,001.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,389.84/908,575.17 = 368,001.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,389.84x = 908,575.17 × 368,001.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,389.84x = 334,356,589,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,356,589,306.67/658,389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,839.84

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