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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,677.02, 908,977.56 and 356,871.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,677.02, 908,977.56 and 356,871.02 is: 492,483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,677.02 : 908,977.56 = 356,871.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,677.02/908,977.56 = 356,871.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,677.02x = 908,977.56 × 356,871.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,677.02x = 324,387,748,994.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,387,748,994.31/658,677.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,483.78

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