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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,209.60, 987,314.40 and 616,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,209.60, 987,314.40 and 616,737.60 is: 925,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,209.60 : 987,314.40 = 616,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,209.60/987,314.40 = 616,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,209.60x = 987,314.40 × 616,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,209.60x = 608,913,913,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,913,913,501.44/658,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,106.40

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