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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,012.40, 908,060.01 and 356,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,012.40, 908,060.01 and 356,206.40 is: 491,566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,012.40 : 908,060.01 = 356,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,012.40/908,060.01 = 356,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,012.40x = 908,060.01 × 356,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,012.40x = 323,456,787,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,456,787,146.06/658,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,566.40

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