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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,434.99, 908,713.98 and 371,973.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,434.99, 908,713.98 and 371,973.51 is: 513,365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,434.99 : 908,713.98 = 371,973.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,434.99/908,713.98 = 371,973.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,434.99x = 908,713.98 × 371,973.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,434.99x = 338,017,528,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,017,528,726.67/658,434.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,365.08

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