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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,186.40, 987,279.60 and 429,863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,186.40, 987,279.60 and 429,863.60 is: 644,795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,186.40 : 987,279.60 = 429,863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,186.40/987,279.60 = 429,863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,186.40x = 987,279.60 × 429,863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,186.40x = 424,395,563,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,395,563,062.56/658,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,795.40

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