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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,272.42, 905,656.56 and 354,466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,272.42, 905,656.56 and 354,466.42 is: 489,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,272.42 : 905,656.56 = 354,466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,272.42/905,656.56 = 354,466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,272.42x = 905,656.56 × 354,466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,272.42x = 321,024,836,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,024,836,800.38/656,272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,163.99

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