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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,983.70, 1,298,975.55 and 656,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,983.70, 1,298,975.55 and 656,031.70 is: 984,047.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,983.70 : 1,298,975.55 = 656,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,983.70/1,298,975.55 = 656,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,983.70x = 1,298,975.55 × 656,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,983.70x = 852,169,138,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,169,138,324.94/865,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,047.55

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