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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,863.63, 906,471.41 and 355,057.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,863.63, 906,471.41 and 355,057.63 is: 489,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,863.63 : 906,471.41 = 355,057.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,863.63/906,471.41 = 355,057.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,863.63x = 906,471.41 × 355,057.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,863.63x = 321,849,586,455.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,849,586,455.89/656,863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,979.31

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