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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,199, 905,948.28 and 430,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,199, 905,948.28 and 430,238.16 is: 593,986.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,199 : 905,948.28 = 430,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,199/905,948.28 = 430,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,199x = 905,948.28 × 430,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,199x = 389,773,521,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,773,521,042.37/656,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,986.76

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