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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,169, 909,653.22 and 357,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,169, 909,653.22 and 357,363 is: 493,160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,169 : 909,653.22 = 357,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,169/909,653.22 = 357,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,169x = 909,653.22 × 357,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,169x = 325,076,403,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,076,403,658.86/659,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,160.94

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