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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,037.82, 908,092.50 and 356,231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,037.82, 908,092.50 and 356,231.82 is: 491,600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,037.82 : 908,092.50 = 356,231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,037.82/908,092.50 = 356,231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,037.82x = 908,092.50 × 356,231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,037.82x = 323,491,444,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,491,444,003.35/658,037.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,600.08

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