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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,885.70, 985,328.55 and 341,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,885.70, 985,328.55 and 341,957.70 is: 512,936.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,885.70 : 985,328.55 = 341,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,885.70/985,328.55 = 341,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,885.70x = 985,328.55 × 341,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,885.70x = 336,940,684,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,940,684,702.34/656,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,936.55

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