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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,574.67, 908,875.04 and 403,891.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,574.67, 908,875.04 and 403,891.23 is: 557,395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,574.67 : 908,875.04 = 403,891.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,574.67/908,875.04 = 403,891.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,574.67x = 908,875.04 × 403,891.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,574.67x = 367,086,655,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,086,655,802.44/658,574.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,395.65

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