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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,638.46, 908,922 and 356,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,638.46, 908,922 and 356,832.46 is: 492,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,638.46 : 908,922 = 356,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,638.46/908,922 = 356,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,638.46x = 908,922 × 356,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,638.46x = 324,332,873,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,332,873,208.12/658,638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,429.30

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