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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,209.40, 987,314.10 and 303,915.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,209.40, 987,314.10 and 303,915.40 is: 455,873.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,209.40 : 987,314.10 = 303,915.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,209.40/987,314.10 = 303,915.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,209.40x = 987,314.10 × 303,915.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,209.40x = 300,059,959,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,059,959,627.14/658,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,873.10

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