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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,346.30, 982,551.15 and 389,969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,346.30, 982,551.15 and 389,969.70 is: 583,785.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,346.30 : 982,551.15 = 389,969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,346.30/982,551.15 = 389,969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,346.30x = 982,551.15 × 389,969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,346.30x = 383,165,177,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,165,177,200.16/656,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,785.08

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