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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,536.23, 989,154.90 and 334,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,536.23, 989,154.90 and 334,995.35 is: 502,417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,536.23 : 989,154.90 = 334,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,536.23/989,154.90 = 334,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,536.23x = 989,154.90 × 334,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,536.23x = 331,362,294,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,362,294,402.60/659,536.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,417.12

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