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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,009.40, 987,474.90 and 421,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,009.40, 987,474.90 and 421,926.20 is: 633,184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,009.40 : 987,474.90 = 421,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,009.40/987,474.90 = 421,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,009.40x = 987,474.90 × 421,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,009.40x = 416,641,532,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,641,532,152.38/658,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,184.77

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