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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,979.92, 909,382.44 and 372,489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,979.92, 909,382.44 and 372,489.94 is: 514,030.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,979.92 : 909,382.44 = 372,489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,979.92/909,382.44 = 372,489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,979.92x = 909,382.44 × 372,489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,979.92x = 338,735,810,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,735,810,512.65/658,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,030.55

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