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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,637.46, 908,920.62 and 356,831.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,637.46, 908,920.62 and 356,831.46 is: 492,427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,637.46 : 908,920.62 = 356,831.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,637.46/908,920.62 = 356,831.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,637.46x = 908,920.62 × 356,831.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,637.46x = 324,331,471,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,331,471,858.71/658,637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,427.92

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