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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,229.04, 908,354.52 and 356,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,229.04, 908,354.52 and 356,423.04 is: 491,862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,229.04 : 908,354.52 = 356,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,229.04/908,354.52 = 356,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,229.04x = 908,354.52 × 356,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,229.04x = 323,758,479,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,758,479,416.14/658,229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,862.95

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