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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,167.54, 984,357.32 and 277,145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,167.54, 984,357.32 and 277,145.25 is: 415,762.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,167.54 : 984,357.32 = 277,145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,167.54/984,357.32 = 277,145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,167.54x = 984,357.32 × 277,145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,167.54x = 272,809,954,155.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,809,954,155.00/656,167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,762.65

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