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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,121.25, 986,457.33 and 430,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,121.25, 986,457.33 and 430,322.92 is: 645,010.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,121.25 : 986,457.33 = 430,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,121.25/986,457.33 = 430,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,121.25x = 986,457.33 × 430,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,121.25x = 424,495,198,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,495,198,701.00/658,121.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,010.62

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