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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,569.12, 906,063.96 and 354,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,569.12, 906,063.96 and 354,763.12 is: 489,572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,569.12 : 906,063.96 = 354,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,569.12/906,063.96 = 354,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,569.12x = 906,063.96 × 354,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,569.12x = 321,438,077,369.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,438,077,369.16/656,569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,572.34

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