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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,610.23, 908,876.41 and 356,803.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,610.23, 908,876.41 and 356,803.51 is: 492,385.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,610.23 : 908,876.41 = 356,803.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,610.23/908,876.41 = 356,803.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,610.23x = 908,876.41 × 356,803.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,610.23x = 324,290,293,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,290,293,244.20/658,610.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,385.75

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