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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,497.36, 908,730.72 and 356,691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,497.36, 908,730.72 and 356,691.36 is: 492,236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,497.36 : 908,730.72 = 356,691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,497.36/908,730.72 = 356,691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,497.36x = 908,730.72 × 356,691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,497.36x = 324,136,396,390.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,136,396,390.58/658,497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,236.44

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