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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,427.52, 908,630.40 and 356,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,427.52, 908,630.40 and 356,622.72 is: 492,139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,427.52 : 908,630.40 = 356,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,427.52/908,630.40 = 356,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,427.52x = 908,630.40 × 356,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,427.52x = 324,038,244,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,038,244,722.69/658,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,139.58

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