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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,242, 983,099.51 and 228,840.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,242, 983,099.51 and 228,840.58 is: 343,343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,242 : 983,099.51 = 228,840.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,242/983,099.51 = 228,840.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,242x = 983,099.51 × 228,840.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,242x = 224,973,062,066.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,973,062,066.12/655,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,343.47

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