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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,868.56, 982,950.72 and 295,774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,868.56, 982,950.72 and 295,774.96 is: 443,278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,868.56 : 982,950.72 = 295,774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,868.56/982,950.72 = 295,774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,868.56x = 982,950.72 × 295,774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,868.56x = 290,732,209,889.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,732,209,889.97/655,868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,278.16

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