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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,690.17, 908,980.60 and 372,204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,690.17, 908,980.60 and 372,204.10 is: 513,634.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,690.17 : 908,980.60 = 372,204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,690.17/908,980.60 = 372,204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,690.17x = 908,980.60 × 372,204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,690.17x = 338,326,306,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,326,306,140.46/658,690.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,634.97

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