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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,424.02, 905,864.43 and 354,618.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,424.02, 905,864.43 and 354,618.02 is: 489,372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,424.02 : 905,864.43 = 354,618.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,424.02/905,864.43 = 354,618.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,424.02x = 905,864.43 × 354,618.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,424.02x = 321,235,850,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,235,850,555.03/656,424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,372.48

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