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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,231.04, 908,357.28 and 356,425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,231.04, 908,357.28 and 356,425.04 is: 491,865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,231.04 : 908,357.28 = 356,425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,231.04/908,357.28 = 356,425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,231.04x = 908,357.28 × 356,425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,231.04x = 323,761,279,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,761,279,858.29/658,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,865.71

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