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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,637.58, 908,908.02 and 372,151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,637.58, 908,908.02 and 372,151.56 is: 513,562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,637.58 : 908,908.02 = 372,151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,637.58/908,908.02 = 372,151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,637.58x = 908,908.02 × 372,151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,637.58x = 338,251,537,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,251,537,539.51/658,637.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,562.46

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