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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,434.57, 908,713.47 and 371,973.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,434.57, 908,713.47 and 371,973.11 is: 513,364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,434.57 : 908,713.47 = 371,973.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,434.57/908,713.47 = 371,973.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,434.57x = 908,713.47 × 371,973.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,434.57x = 338,016,970,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,016,970,991.22/658,434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,364.56

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