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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,816.94, 985,594.35 and 357,318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,816.94, 985,594.35 and 357,318.42 is: 536,178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,816.94 : 985,594.35 = 357,318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,816.94/985,594.35 = 357,318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,816.94x = 985,594.35 × 357,318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,816.94x = 352,171,015,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,171,015,902.93/656,816.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,178.34

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