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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,258.76, 905,637.70 and 354,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,258.76, 905,637.70 and 354,452.76 is: 489,145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,258.76 : 905,637.70 = 354,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,258.76/905,637.70 = 354,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,258.76x = 905,637.70 × 354,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,258.76x = 321,005,782,325.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,005,782,325.05/656,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,145.14

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