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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,605.46, 983,577.21 and 356,009.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,605.46, 983,577.21 and 356,009.14 is: 534,105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,605.46 : 983,577.21 = 356,009.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,605.46/983,577.21 = 356,009.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,605.46x = 983,577.21 × 356,009.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,605.46x = 350,162,476,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,162,476,655.70/655,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,105.49

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