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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,146.36, 905,482.04 and 354,340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,146.36, 905,482.04 and 354,340.36 is: 488,989.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,146.36 : 905,482.04 = 354,340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,146.36/905,482.04 = 354,340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,146.36x = 905,482.04 × 354,340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,146.36x = 320,848,832,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,848,832,027.13/656,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,989.73

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