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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,350.98, 909,924.17 and 372,865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,350.98, 909,924.17 and 372,865.32 is: 514,565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,350.98 : 909,924.17 = 372,865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,350.98/909,924.17 = 372,865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,350.98x = 909,924.17 × 372,865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,350.98x = 339,279,164,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,279,164,958.46/659,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,565.35

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