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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,620.96, 908,897.85 and 356,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,620.96, 908,897.85 and 356,814.96 is: 492,405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,620.96 : 908,897.85 = 356,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,620.96/908,897.85 = 356,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,620.96x = 908,897.85 × 356,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,620.96x = 324,308,349,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,308,349,991.84/658,620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,405.15

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