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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,069.84, 987,510.84 and 258,640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,069.84, 987,510.84 and 258,640.48 is: 388,120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,069.84 : 987,510.84 = 258,640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,069.84/987,510.84 = 258,640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,069.84x = 987,510.84 × 258,640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,069.84x = 255,410,277,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,410,277,662.80/658,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,120.32

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