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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,221.60, 982,582.80 and 656,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,221.60, 982,582.80 and 656,221.60 is: 982,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,221.60 : 982,582.80 = 656,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,221.60/982,582.80 = 656,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,221.60x = 982,582.80 × 656,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,221.60x = 644,792,057,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,792,057,148.48/656,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,582.80

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