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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,145.40, 987,218.10 and 429,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,145.40, 987,218.10 and 429,822.60 is: 644,733.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,145.40 : 987,218.10 = 429,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,145.40/987,218.10 = 429,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,145.40x = 987,218.10 × 429,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,145.40x = 424,328,650,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,328,650,509.06/658,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,733.90

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