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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,158.17, 905,498.19 and 354,352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,158.17, 905,498.19 and 354,352.17 is: 489,005.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,158.17 : 905,498.19 = 354,352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,158.17/905,498.19 = 354,352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,158.17x = 905,498.19 × 354,352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,158.17x = 320,865,248,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,865,248,557.57/656,158.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,005.95

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