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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,629.68, 908,858.75 and 400,470.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,629.68, 908,858.75 and 400,470.77 is: 552,619.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,629.68 : 908,858.75 = 400,470.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,629.68/908,858.75 = 400,470.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,629.68x = 908,858.75 × 400,470.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,629.68x = 363,971,361,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,971,361,431.38/658,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,619.13

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