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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,978.38, 909,378.10 and 372,498.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,978.38, 909,378.10 and 372,498.47 is: 514,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,978.38 : 909,378.10 = 372,498.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,978.38/909,378.10 = 372,498.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,978.38x = 909,378.10 × 372,498.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,978.38x = 338,741,944,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,741,944,492.12/658,978.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,041.06

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