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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,281, 908,427.78 and 356,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,281, 908,427.78 and 356,475 is: 491,935.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,281 : 908,427.78 = 356,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,281/908,427.78 = 356,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,281x = 908,427.78 × 356,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,281x = 323,831,792,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,831,792,875.50/658,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,935.50

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