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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,176.66, 986,850.27 and 558,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,176.66, 986,850.27 and 558,371.70 is: 837,205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,176.66 : 986,850.27 = 558,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,176.66/986,850.27 = 558,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,176.66x = 986,850.27 × 558,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,176.66x = 551,029,262,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,029,262,905.36/658,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,205.72

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