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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,720.82, 908,992.50 and 368,356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,720.82, 908,992.50 and 368,356.32 is: 508,308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,720.82 : 908,992.50 = 368,356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,720.82/908,992.50 = 368,356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,720.82x = 908,992.50 × 368,356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,720.82x = 334,833,132,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,833,132,207.60/658,720.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,308.11

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