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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,153.51, 905,491.86 and 354,347.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,153.51, 905,491.86 and 354,347.51 is: 488,999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,153.51 : 905,491.86 = 354,347.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,153.51/905,491.86 = 354,347.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,153.51x = 905,491.86 × 354,347.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,153.51x = 320,858,781,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,858,781,388.81/656,153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,999.57

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