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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,995.92, 909,404.52 and 372,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,995.92, 909,404.52 and 372,506 is: 514,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,995.92 : 909,404.52 = 372,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,995.92/909,404.52 = 372,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,995.92x = 909,404.52 × 372,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,995.92x = 338,758,640,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,758,640,127.12/658,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,052.71

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