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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,245.40, 987,368.10 and 606,923.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,245.40, 987,368.10 and 606,923.80 is: 910,385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,245.40 : 987,368.10 = 606,923.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,245.40/987,368.10 = 606,923.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,245.40x = 987,368.10 × 606,923.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,245.40x = 599,257,199,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,257,199,250.78/658,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,385.70

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