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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,427.80, 908,704.11 and 371,966.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,427.80, 908,704.11 and 371,966.35 is: 513,355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,427.80 : 908,704.11 = 371,966.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,427.80/908,704.11 = 371,966.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,427.80x = 908,704.11 × 371,966.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,427.80x = 338,007,351,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,007,351,026.70/658,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,355.22

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