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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,247.80, 987,371.70 and 458,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,247.80, 987,371.70 and 458,793.40 is: 688,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,247.80 : 987,371.70 = 458,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,247.80/987,371.70 = 458,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,247.80x = 987,371.70 × 458,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,247.80x = 452,999,619,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,999,619,306.78/658,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,190.10

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