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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,064.40, 985,714.20 and 658,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,064.40, 985,714.20 and 658,064.40 is: 985,714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,064.40 : 985,714.20 = 658,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,064.40/985,714.20 = 658,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,064.40x = 985,714.20 × 658,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,064.40x = 648,663,423,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,663,423,594.48/658,064.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,714.20

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