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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,613.93, 908,888.16 and 356,807.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,613.93, 908,888.16 and 356,807.93 is: 492,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,613.93 : 908,888.16 = 356,807.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,613.93/908,888.16 = 356,807.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,613.93x = 908,888.16 × 356,807.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,613.93x = 324,298,502,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,298,502,971.11/658,613.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,395.45

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