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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,280.81, 908,422.26 and 356,474.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,280.81, 908,422.26 and 356,474.81 is: 491,932.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,280.81 : 908,422.26 = 356,474.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,280.81/908,422.26 = 356,474.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,280.81x = 908,422.26 × 356,474.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,280.81x = 323,829,652,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,829,652,533.27/658,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,932.39

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