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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,128.56, 908,942.44 and 496,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,128.56, 908,942.44 and 496,175.20 is: 684,228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,128.56 : 908,942.44 = 496,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,128.56/908,942.44 = 496,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,128.56x = 908,942.44 × 496,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,128.56x = 450,994,696,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,994,696,955.49/659,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,228.73

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