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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,233.36, 908,366.40 and 356,427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,233.36, 908,366.40 and 356,427.36 is: 491,872.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,233.36 : 908,366.40 = 356,427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,233.36/908,366.40 = 356,427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,233.36x = 908,366.40 × 356,427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,233.36x = 323,766,637,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,766,637,864.70/658,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,872.12

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