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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,608.48, 908,874 and 356,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,608.48, 908,874 and 356,801.76 is: 492,383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,608.48 : 908,874 = 356,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,608.48/908,874 = 356,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,608.48x = 908,874 × 356,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,608.48x = 324,287,842,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,287,842,818.24/658,608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,383.34

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