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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,714.82, 908,984.23 and 368,350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,714.82, 908,984.23 and 368,350.31 is: 508,299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,714.82 : 908,984.23 = 368,350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,714.82/908,984.23 = 368,350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,714.82x = 908,984.23 × 368,350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,714.82x = 334,824,617,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,824,617,439.81/658,714.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,299.81

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