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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,162.81, 909,669.17 and 372,665.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,162.81, 909,669.17 and 372,665.81 is: 514,292.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,162.81 : 909,669.17 = 372,665.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,162.81/909,669.17 = 372,665.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,162.81x = 909,669.17 × 372,665.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,162.81x = 339,002,598,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,002,598,070.08/659,162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,292.66

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