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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,441.91, 908,767.76 and 426,155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,441.91, 908,767.76 and 426,155.18 is: 588,170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,441.91 : 908,767.76 = 426,155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,441.91/908,767.76 = 426,155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,441.91x = 908,767.76 × 426,155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,441.91x = 387,276,081,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,276,081,666.38/658,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,170.46

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