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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,067.84, 987,507.84 and 258,638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,067.84, 987,507.84 and 258,638.48 is: 388,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,067.84 : 987,507.84 = 258,638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,067.84/987,507.84 = 258,638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,067.84x = 987,507.84 × 258,638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,067.84x = 255,407,526,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,407,526,725.68/658,067.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,117.32

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