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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,865.35, 981,575.87 and 403,305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,865.35, 981,575.87 and 403,305.78 is: 603,592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,865.35 : 981,575.87 = 403,305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,865.35/981,575.87 = 403,305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,865.35x = 981,575.87 × 403,305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,865.35x = 395,875,225,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,875,225,812.50/655,865.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,592.22

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