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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,429.80, 908,706.87 and 371,968.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,429.80, 908,706.87 and 371,968.35 is: 513,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,429.80 : 908,706.87 = 371,968.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,429.80/908,706.87 = 371,968.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,429.80x = 908,706.87 × 371,968.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,429.80x = 338,010,195,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,010,195,067.56/658,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,357.98

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