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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,642.46, 908,927.49 and 356,836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,642.46, 908,927.49 and 356,836.46 is: 492,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,642.46 : 908,927.49 = 356,836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,642.46/908,927.49 = 356,836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,642.46x = 908,927.49 × 356,836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,642.46x = 324,338,467,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,338,467,928.29/658,642.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,434.80

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