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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,461.57, 908,676.99 and 356,655.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,461.57, 908,676.99 and 356,655.57 is: 492,184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,461.57 : 908,676.99 = 356,655.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,461.57/908,676.99 = 356,655.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,461.57x = 908,676.99 × 356,655.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,461.57x = 324,084,705,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,084,705,270.95/658,461.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,184.70

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