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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,680.06, 908,978.58 and 356,874.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,680.06, 908,978.58 and 356,874.06 is: 492,486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,680.06 : 908,978.58 = 356,874.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,680.06/908,978.58 = 356,874.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,680.06x = 908,978.58 × 356,874.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,680.06x = 324,390,876,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,390,876,297.64/658,680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,486.26

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