Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,354, 905,769 and 354,548
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 656,354, 905,769 and 354,548 is: 489,276.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,354 : 905,769 = 354,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,354/905,769 = 354,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,354x = 905,769 × 354,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,354x = 321,138,587,412 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,138,587,412/656,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,276.50
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