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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,813.93, 985,589.87 and 357,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,813.93, 985,589.87 and 357,315.44 is: 536,173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,813.93 : 985,589.87 = 357,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,813.93/985,589.87 = 357,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,813.93x = 985,589.87 × 357,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,813.93x = 352,166,471,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,166,471,344.07/656,813.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,173.88

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