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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,607.94, 908,879.86 and 356,801.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,607.94, 908,879.86 and 356,801.94 is: 492,387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,607.94 : 908,879.86 = 356,801.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,607.94/908,879.86 = 356,801.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,607.94x = 908,879.86 × 356,801.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,607.94x = 324,290,097,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,290,097,274.93/658,607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,387.17

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