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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,846.03, 909,201.15 and 368,454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,846.03, 909,201.15 and 368,454.38 is: 508,463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,846.03 : 909,201.15 = 368,454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,846.03/909,201.15 = 368,454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,846.03x = 909,201.15 × 368,454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,846.03x = 334,999,142,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,999,142,854.24/658,846.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,463.48

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