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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,993.92, 909,401.76 and 372,503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,993.92, 909,401.76 and 372,503.94 is: 514,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,993.92 : 909,401.76 = 372,503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,993.92/909,401.76 = 372,503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,993.92x = 909,401.76 × 372,503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,993.92x = 338,755,738,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,755,738,642.93/658,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,049.87

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