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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,287.63, 907,056.93 and 355,481.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,287.63, 907,056.93 and 355,481.63 is: 490,564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,287.63 : 907,056.93 = 355,481.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,287.63/907,056.93 = 355,481.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,287.63x = 907,056.93 × 355,481.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,287.63x = 322,442,075,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,442,075,979.20/657,287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,564.65

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