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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,734.32, 909,055.02 and 368,356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,734.32, 909,055.02 and 368,356.43 is: 508,332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,734.32 : 909,055.02 = 368,356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,734.32/909,055.02 = 368,356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,734.32x = 909,055.02 × 368,356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,734.32x = 334,856,258,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,856,258,309.31/658,734.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,332.79

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