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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,612.96, 908,886.77 and 356,806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,612.96, 908,886.77 and 356,806.96 is: 492,394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,612.96 : 908,886.77 = 356,806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,612.96/908,886.77 = 356,806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,612.96x = 908,886.77 × 356,806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,612.96x = 324,297,125,387.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,297,125,387.92/658,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,394.08

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