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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,979, 906,633.18 and 355,175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,979, 906,633.18 and 355,175.16 is: 490,142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,979 : 906,633.18 = 355,175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,979/906,633.18 = 355,175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,979x = 906,633.18 × 355,175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,979x = 322,013,584,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,013,584,767.81/656,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,142.89

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