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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,629.36, 908,912.88 and 356,823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,629.36, 908,912.88 and 356,823.36 is: 492,418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,629.36 : 908,912.88 = 356,823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,629.36/908,912.88 = 356,823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,629.36x = 908,912.88 × 356,823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,629.36x = 324,321,347,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,321,347,788.88/658,629.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,418.60

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