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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,998, 906,658.47 and 355,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,998, 906,658.47 and 355,192 is: 490,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,998 : 906,658.47 = 355,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,998/906,658.47 = 355,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,998x = 906,658.47 × 355,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,998x = 322,037,835,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,037,835,276.24/656,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,165.62

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