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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,599.46, 908,865.93 and 356,794.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,599.46, 908,865.93 and 356,794.18 is: 492,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,599.46 : 908,865.93 = 356,794.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,599.46/908,865.93 = 356,794.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,599.46x = 908,865.93 × 356,794.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,599.46x = 324,278,074,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,278,074,224.29/658,599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,375.25

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