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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,617.96, 908,893.71 and 356,811.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,617.96, 908,893.71 and 356,811.96 is: 492,401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,617.96 : 908,893.71 = 356,811.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,617.96/908,893.71 = 356,811.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,617.96x = 908,893.71 × 356,811.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,617.96x = 324,304,146,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,304,146,096.77/658,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,401.01

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