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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,680.44, 908,967.12 and 372,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,680.44, 908,967.12 and 372,194.36 is: 513,621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,680.44 : 908,967.12 = 372,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,680.44/908,967.12 = 372,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,680.44x = 908,967.12 × 372,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,680.44x = 338,312,435,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,312,435,489.44/658,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,621.50

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