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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,511.16, 908,745.42 and 356,705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,511.16, 908,745.42 and 356,705.16 is: 492,253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,511.16 : 908,745.42 = 356,705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,511.16/908,745.42 = 356,705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,511.16x = 908,745.42 × 356,705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,511.16x = 324,154,180,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,154,180,440.37/658,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,253.13

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