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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,141.60, 982,462.80 and 656,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,141.60, 982,462.80 and 656,141.60 is: 982,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,141.60 : 982,462.80 = 656,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,141.60/982,462.80 = 656,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,141.60x = 982,462.80 × 656,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,141.60x = 644,634,713,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,634,713,532.48/656,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,462.80

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