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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,640.96, 908,925.42 and 356,834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,640.96, 908,925.42 and 356,834.96 is: 492,432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,640.96 : 908,925.42 = 356,834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,640.96/908,925.42 = 356,834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,640.96x = 908,925.42 × 356,834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,640.96x = 324,336,365,888.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,336,365,888.68/658,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,432.73

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