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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,344.30, 983,016.45 and 255,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,344.30, 983,016.45 and 255,998.10 is: 383,997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,344.30 : 983,016.45 = 255,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,344.30/983,016.45 = 255,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,344.30x = 983,016.45 × 255,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,344.30x = 251,650,343,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,650,343,468.75/655,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,997.15

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