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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,657.33, 908,445.59 and 566,932.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,657.33, 908,445.59 and 566,932.73 is: 781,935.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,657.33 : 908,445.59 = 566,932.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,657.33/908,445.59 = 566,932.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,657.33x = 908,445.59 × 566,932.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,657.33x = 515,027,531,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,027,531,018.27/658,657.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,935.48

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