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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,325.66, 983,225.14 and 228,924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,325.66, 983,225.14 and 228,924.48 is: 343,469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,325.66 : 983,225.14 = 228,924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,325.66/983,225.14 = 228,924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,325.66x = 983,225.14 × 228,924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,325.66x = 225,084,303,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,084,303,897.43/655,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,469.39

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