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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,540.16, 908,787.84 and 356,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,540.16, 908,787.84 and 356,733.44 is: 492,293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,540.16 : 908,787.84 = 356,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,540.16/908,787.84 = 356,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,540.16x = 908,787.84 × 356,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,540.16x = 324,195,012,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,195,012,393.37/658,540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,293.46

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