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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,246.80, 987,370.20 and 458,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,246.80, 987,370.20 and 458,792.40 is: 688,188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,246.80 : 987,370.20 = 458,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,246.80/987,370.20 = 458,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,246.80x = 987,370.20 × 458,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,246.80x = 452,997,943,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,997,943,746.48/658,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,188.60

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