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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,289, 907,058.82 and 355,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,289, 907,058.82 and 355,483 is: 490,566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,289 : 907,058.82 = 355,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,289/907,058.82 = 355,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,289x = 907,058.82 × 355,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,289x = 322,443,990,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,443,990,510.06/657,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,566.54

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