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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,656.02, 908,922.02 and 372,169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,656.02, 908,922.02 and 372,169.96 is: 513,581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,656.02 : 908,922.02 = 372,169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,656.02/908,922.02 = 372,169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,656.02x = 908,922.02 × 372,169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,656.02x = 338,273,471,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,273,471,826.52/658,656.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,581.39

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