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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,291.63, 907,062.45 and 355,485.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,291.63, 907,062.45 and 355,485.63 is: 490,570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,291.63 : 907,062.45 = 355,485.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,291.63/907,062.45 = 355,485.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,291.63x = 907,062.45 × 355,485.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,291.63x = 322,447,666,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,447,666,487.59/657,291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,570.17

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