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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,968.48, 909,281.43 and 368,578.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,968.48, 909,281.43 and 368,578.62 is: 508,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,968.48 : 909,281.43 = 368,578.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,968.48/909,281.43 = 368,578.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,968.48x = 909,281.43 × 368,578.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,968.48x = 335,141,694,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,141,694,661.03/658,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,585.32

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