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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,498.71, 983,248.07 and 235,069.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,498.71, 983,248.07 and 235,069.83 is: 352,604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,498.71 : 983,248.07 = 235,069.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,498.71/983,248.07 = 235,069.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,498.71x = 983,248.07 × 235,069.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,498.71x = 231,131,955,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,131,955,487.38/655,498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,604.75

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