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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,636.72, 908,922.42 and 356,830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,636.72, 908,922.42 and 356,830.72 is: 492,428.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,636.72 : 908,922.42 = 356,830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,636.72/908,922.42 = 356,830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,636.72x = 908,922.42 × 356,830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,636.72x = 324,331,441,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,331,441,552.74/658,636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,428.42

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