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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,234.24, 906,982.80 and 355,428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,234.24, 906,982.80 and 355,428.24 is: 490,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,234.24 : 906,982.80 = 355,428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,234.24/906,982.80 = 355,428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,234.24x = 906,982.80 × 355,428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,234.24x = 322,367,300,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,367,300,314.27/657,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,490.73

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