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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,506.16, 908,738.52 and 356,700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,506.16, 908,738.52 and 356,700.16 is: 492,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,506.16 : 908,738.52 = 356,700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,506.16/908,738.52 = 356,700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,506.16x = 908,738.52 × 356,700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,506.16x = 324,147,175,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,147,175,482.16/658,506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,246.23

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