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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,605.94, 908,877.11 and 356,799.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,605.94, 908,877.11 and 356,799.94 is: 492,384.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,605.94 : 908,877.11 = 356,799.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,605.94/908,877.11 = 356,799.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,605.94x = 908,877.11 × 356,799.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,605.94x = 324,287,294,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,287,294,259.18/658,605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,384.41

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