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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,161.31, 909,667.10 and 372,664.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,161.31, 909,667.10 and 372,664.31 is: 514,290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,161.31 : 909,667.10 = 372,664.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,161.31/909,667.10 = 372,664.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,161.31x = 909,667.10 × 372,664.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,161.31x = 339,000,459,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,000,459,877.03/659,161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,290.59

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