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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,015.60, 987,023.40 and 421,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,015.60, 987,023.40 and 421,819.60 is: 632,729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,015.60 : 987,023.40 = 421,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,015.60/987,023.40 = 421,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,015.60x = 987,023.40 × 421,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,015.60x = 416,345,815,778.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,345,815,778.64/658,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,729.40

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