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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,248.38, 983,012.88 and 371,073.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,248.38, 983,012.88 and 371,073.26 is: 556,689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,248.38 : 983,012.88 = 371,073.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,248.38/983,012.88 = 371,073.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,248.38x = 983,012.88 × 371,073.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,248.38x = 364,769,794,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,769,794,003.59/655,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,689.35

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