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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,149.42, 905,486.16 and 354,343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,149.42, 905,486.16 and 354,343.42 is: 488,993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,149.42 : 905,486.16 = 354,343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,149.42/905,486.16 = 354,343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,149.42x = 905,486.16 × 354,343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,149.42x = 320,853,062,697.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,853,062,697.07/656,149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,993.90

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