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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,213.63, 909,689.56 and 372,739.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,213.63, 909,689.56 and 372,739.71 is: 514,366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,213.63 : 909,689.56 = 372,739.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,213.63/909,689.56 = 372,739.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,213.63x = 909,689.56 × 372,739.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,213.63x = 339,077,420,920.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,077,420,920.73/659,213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,366.52

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