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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,867.94, 982,949.78 and 295,774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,867.94, 982,949.78 and 295,774.34 is: 443,277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,867.94 : 982,949.78 = 295,774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,867.94/982,949.78 = 295,774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,867.94x = 982,949.78 × 295,774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,867.94x = 290,731,316,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,731,316,039.03/655,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,277.22

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