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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,880.34, 909,254.70 and 357,074.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,880.34, 909,254.70 and 357,074.34 is: 492,762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,880.34 : 909,254.70 = 357,074.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,880.34/909,254.70 = 357,074.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,880.34x = 909,254.70 × 357,074.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,880.34x = 324,671,521,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,671,521,894.40/658,880.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,762.50

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