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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,680.42, 908,967.14 and 372,194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,680.42, 908,967.14 and 372,194.32 is: 513,621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,680.42 : 908,967.14 = 372,194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,680.42/908,967.14 = 372,194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,680.42x = 908,967.14 × 372,194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,680.42x = 338,312,406,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,312,406,574.65/658,680.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,621.47

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