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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,638.78, 908,917.95 and 368,250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,638.78, 908,917.95 and 368,250.29 is: 508,183.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,638.78 : 908,917.95 = 368,250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,638.78/908,917.95 = 368,250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,638.78x = 908,917.95 × 368,250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,638.78x = 334,709,298,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,709,298,673.71/658,638.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,183.40

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