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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,687.28, 908,976.62 and 372,201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,687.28, 908,976.62 and 372,201.21 is: 513,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,687.28 : 908,976.62 = 372,201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,687.28/908,976.62 = 372,201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,687.28x = 908,976.62 × 372,201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,687.28x = 338,322,195,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,322,195,964.70/658,687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,630.99

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