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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,849.32, 905,489.94 and 535,278.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,849.32, 905,489.94 and 535,278.21 is: 739,024.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,849.32 : 905,489.94 = 535,278.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,849.32/905,489.94 = 535,278.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,849.32x = 905,489.94 × 535,278.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,849.32x = 484,689,034,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,689,034,256.21/655,849.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,024.99

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