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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,854.52, 909,316.76 and 417,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,854.52, 909,316.76 and 417,159.56 is: 575,741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,854.52 : 909,316.76 = 417,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,854.52/909,316.76 = 417,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,854.52x = 909,316.76 × 417,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,854.52x = 379,330,179,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,330,179,502.23/658,854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,741.94

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