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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,978.92, 909,381.06 and 372,488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,978.92, 909,381.06 and 372,488.94 is: 514,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,978.92 : 909,381.06 = 372,488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,978.92/909,381.06 = 372,488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,978.92x = 909,381.06 × 372,488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,978.92x = 338,734,387,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,734,387,095.48/658,978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,029.17

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