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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,167.62, 909,646.11 and 372,744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,167.62, 909,646.11 and 372,744.06 is: 514,383.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,167.62 : 909,646.11 = 372,744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,167.62/909,646.11 = 372,744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,167.62x = 909,646.11 × 372,744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,167.62x = 339,065,184,204.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,065,184,204.61/659,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,383.86

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