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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,276.30, 987,414.45 and 582,168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,276.30, 987,414.45 and 582,168.70 is: 873,253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,276.30 : 987,414.45 = 582,168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,276.30/987,414.45 = 582,168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,276.30x = 987,414.45 × 582,168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,276.30x = 574,841,786,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,841,786,717.72/658,276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,253.05

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