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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,159.16, 905,499.56 and 354,353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,159.16, 905,499.56 and 354,353.16 is: 489,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,159.16 : 905,499.56 = 354,353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,159.16/905,499.56 = 354,353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,159.16x = 905,499.56 × 354,353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,159.16x = 320,866,630,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,866,630,464.61/656,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,007.32

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