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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,635.72, 908,921.04 and 356,829.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,635.72, 908,921.04 and 356,829.72 is: 492,427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,635.72 : 908,921.04 = 356,829.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,635.72/908,921.04 = 356,829.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,635.72x = 908,921.04 × 356,829.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,635.72x = 324,330,040,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,330,040,205.31/658,635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,427.04

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