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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,863.48, 909,232.38 and 357,057.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,863.48, 909,232.38 and 357,057.48 is: 492,739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,863.48 : 909,232.38 = 357,057.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,863.48/909,232.38 = 357,057.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,863.48x = 909,232.38 × 357,057.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,863.48x = 324,648,222,337.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,648,222,337.20/658,863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,739.74

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