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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,580.42, 908,882.98 and 403,896.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,580.42, 908,882.98 and 403,896.98 is: 557,403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,580.42 : 908,882.98 = 403,896.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,580.42/908,882.98 = 403,896.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,580.42x = 908,882.98 × 403,896.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,580.42x = 367,095,090,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,095,090,795.40/658,580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,403.59

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