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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,120.44, 986,456.12 and 430,322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,120.44, 986,456.12 and 430,322.11 is: 645,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,120.44 : 986,456.12 = 430,322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,120.44/986,456.12 = 430,322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,120.44x = 986,456.12 × 430,322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,120.44x = 424,493,878,869.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,493,878,869.13/658,120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,009.42

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