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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,268.75, 905,651.48 and 354,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,268.75, 905,651.48 and 354,462.75 is: 489,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,268.75 : 905,651.48 = 354,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,268.75/905,651.48 = 354,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,268.75x = 905,651.48 × 354,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,268.75x = 321,019,715,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,019,715,028.53/656,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,158.92

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