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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,256.70, 986,591.25 and 302,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,256.70, 986,591.25 and 302,783.34 is: 453,809.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,256.70 : 986,591.25 = 302,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,256.70/986,591.25 = 302,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,256.70x = 986,591.25 × 302,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,256.70x = 298,723,393,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,723,393,889.78/658,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,809.88

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