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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,656.39, 908,945.64 and 356,850.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,656.39, 908,945.64 and 356,850.39 is: 492,453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,656.39 : 908,945.64 = 356,850.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,656.39/908,945.64 = 356,850.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,656.39x = 908,945.64 × 356,850.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,656.39x = 324,357,606,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,357,606,122.80/658,656.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,453.44

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