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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,633.74, 909,063.63 and 372,319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,633.74, 909,063.63 and 372,319.98 is: 513,885.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,633.74 : 909,063.63 = 372,319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,633.74/909,063.63 = 372,319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,633.74x = 909,063.63 × 372,319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,633.74x = 338,462,552,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,462,552,540.33/658,633.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,885.84

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