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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,015.80, 987,023.70 and 445,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,015.80, 987,023.70 and 445,439.40 is: 668,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,015.80 : 987,023.70 = 445,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,015.80/987,023.70 = 445,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,015.80x = 987,023.70 × 445,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,015.80x = 439,659,244,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,659,244,713.78/658,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,159.10

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