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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,145.40, 987,218.10 and 606,305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,145.40, 987,218.10 and 606,305.40 is: 909,458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,145.40 : 987,218.10 = 606,305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,145.40/987,218.10 = 606,305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,145.40x = 987,218.10 × 606,305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,145.40x = 598,555,665,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,555,665,007.74/658,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909,458.10

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