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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,533.36, 908,780.40 and 356,727.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,533.36, 908,780.40 and 356,727.36 is: 492,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,533.36 : 908,780.40 = 356,727.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,533.36/908,780.40 = 356,727.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,533.36x = 908,780.40 × 356,727.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,533.36x = 324,186,832,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,186,832,911.74/658,533.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,286.12

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