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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,644.21, 908,929.91 and 356,838.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,644.21, 908,929.91 and 356,838.21 is: 492,437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,644.21 : 908,929.91 = 356,838.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,644.21/908,929.91 = 356,838.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,644.21x = 908,929.91 × 356,838.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,644.21x = 324,340,922,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,340,922,099.86/658,644.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,437.22

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