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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,866.44, 982,947.53 and 295,772.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,866.44, 982,947.53 and 295,772.84 is: 443,274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,866.44 : 982,947.53 = 295,772.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,866.44/982,947.53 = 295,772.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,866.44x = 982,947.53 × 295,772.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,866.44x = 290,729,178,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,729,178,343.78/655,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,274.98

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