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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,641.96, 908,926.80 and 356,835.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,641.96, 908,926.80 and 356,835.96 is: 492,434.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,641.96 : 908,926.80 = 356,835.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,641.96/908,926.80 = 356,835.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,641.96x = 908,926.80 × 356,835.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,641.96x = 324,337,767,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,337,767,247.73/658,641.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,434.11

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