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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,139.75, 905,472.90 and 354,333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,139.75, 905,472.90 and 354,333.75 is: 488,980.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,139.75 : 905,472.90 = 354,333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,139.75/905,472.90 = 354,333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,139.75x = 905,472.90 × 354,333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,139.75x = 320,839,608,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,839,608,180.38/656,139.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,980.60

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