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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,587.99, 908,858.46 and 386,659.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,587.99, 908,858.46 and 386,659.14 is: 533,593.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,587.99 : 908,858.46 = 386,659.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,587.99/908,858.46 = 386,659.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,587.99x = 908,858.46 × 386,659.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,587.99x = 351,418,430,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,418,430,525.32/658,587.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,593.74

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