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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,431.58, 908,709.32 and 371,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,431.58, 908,709.32 and 371,970.12 is: 513,360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,431.58 : 908,709.32 = 371,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,431.58/908,709.32 = 371,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,431.58x = 908,709.32 × 371,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,431.58x = 338,012,714,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,012,714,805.52/658,431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,360.42

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