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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,156.15, 909,659.98 and 372,659.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,156.15, 909,659.98 and 372,659.15 is: 514,283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,156.15 : 909,659.98 = 372,659.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,156.15/909,659.98 = 372,659.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,156.15x = 909,659.98 × 372,659.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,156.15x = 338,993,114,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,993,114,935.82/659,156.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,283.47

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