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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,284.08, 909,829.92 and 372,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,284.08, 909,829.92 and 372,847 is: 514,538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,284.08 : 909,829.92 = 372,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,284.08/909,829.92 = 372,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,284.08x = 909,829.92 × 372,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,284.08x = 339,227,356,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,227,356,182.24/659,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,538.98

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