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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,354.05, 983,031.08 and 592,368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,354.05, 983,031.08 and 592,368.45 is: 888,552.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,354.05 : 983,031.08 = 592,368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,354.05/983,031.08 = 592,368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,354.05x = 983,031.08 × 592,368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,354.05x = 582,316,594,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,316,594,199.58/655,354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,552.68

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