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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,162.57, 909,668.82 and 372,665.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,162.57, 909,668.82 and 372,665.57 is: 514,292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,162.57 : 909,668.82 = 372,665.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,162.57/909,668.82 = 372,665.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,162.57x = 909,668.82 × 372,665.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,162.57x = 339,002,244,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,002,244,768.18/659,162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,292.32

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