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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,462.76, 905,918.62 and 354,656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,462.76, 905,918.62 and 354,656.76 is: 489,426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,462.76 : 905,918.62 = 354,656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,462.76/905,918.62 = 354,656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,462.76x = 905,918.62 × 354,656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,462.76x = 321,290,162,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,290,162,592.87/656,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,426.33

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