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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,924.26, 905,239.86 and 383,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,924.26, 905,239.86 and 383,975.66 is: 529,924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,924.26 : 905,239.86 = 383,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,924.26/905,239.86 = 383,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,924.26x = 905,239.86 × 383,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,924.26x = 347,590,072,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,590,072,701.81/655,924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,924.10

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