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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,617.96, 910,273.08 and 373,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,617.96, 910,273.08 and 373,131.94 is: 514,922.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,617.96 : 910,273.08 = 373,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,617.96/910,273.08 = 373,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,617.96x = 910,273.08 × 373,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,617.96x = 339,651,960,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,651,960,270.18/659,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,922.24

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