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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,359.91, 983,276.55 and 228,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,359.91, 983,276.55 and 228,958.70 is: 343,520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,359.91 : 983,276.55 = 228,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,359.91/983,276.55 = 228,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,359.91x = 983,276.55 × 228,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,359.91x = 225,129,715,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,129,715,712.10/655,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,520.73

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