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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,555.84, 657,091.41 and 355,486.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,555.84, 657,091.41 and 355,486.97 is: 490,157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,555.84 : 657,091.41 = 355,486.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,555.84/657,091.41 = 355,486.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,555.84x = 657,091.41 × 355,486.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,555.84x = 233,587,431,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,587,431,068.47/476,555.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,157.53

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