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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,284.62, 982,926.09 and 206,044.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,284.62, 982,926.09 and 206,044.79 is: 309,066.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,284.62 : 982,926.09 = 206,044.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,284.62/982,926.09 = 206,044.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,284.62x = 982,926.09 × 206,044.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,284.62x = 202,526,794,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,526,794,884.94/655,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,066.91

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