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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,596.96, 908,862.48 and 356,791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,596.96, 908,862.48 and 356,791.68 is: 492,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,596.96 : 908,862.48 = 356,791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,596.96/908,862.48 = 356,791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,596.96x = 908,862.48 × 356,791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,596.96x = 324,274,571,128.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,274,571,128.17/658,596.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,371.80

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