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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,869.19, 982,951.65 and 295,775.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,869.19, 982,951.65 and 295,775.59 is: 443,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,869.19 : 982,951.65 = 295,775.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,869.19/982,951.65 = 295,775.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,869.19x = 982,951.65 × 295,775.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,869.19x = 290,733,104,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,733,104,220.22/655,869.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,279.10

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