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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,623.36, 908,904.60 and 356,817.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,623.36, 908,904.60 and 356,817.36 is: 492,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,623.36 : 908,904.60 = 356,817.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,623.36/908,904.60 = 356,817.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,623.36x = 908,904.60 × 356,817.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,623.36x = 324,312,939,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,312,939,863.86/658,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,410.32

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