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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,096.80, 987,145.20 and 445,520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,096.80, 987,145.20 and 445,520.40 is: 668,280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,096.80 : 987,145.20 = 445,520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,096.80/987,145.20 = 445,520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,096.80x = 987,145.20 × 445,520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,096.80x = 439,793,324,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,793,324,362.08/658,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,280.60

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