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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,786.61, 906,365.12 and 354,980.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,786.61, 906,365.12 and 354,980.61 is: 489,873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,786.61 : 906,365.12 = 354,980.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,786.61/906,365.12 = 354,980.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,786.61x = 906,365.12 × 354,980.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,786.61x = 321,742,043,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,742,043,104.86/656,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,873.02

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