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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,277.80, 987,416.70 and 582,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,277.80, 987,416.70 and 582,170.20 is: 873,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,277.80 : 987,416.70 = 582,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,277.80/987,416.70 = 582,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,277.80x = 987,416.70 × 582,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,277.80x = 574,844,577,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,844,577,722.34/658,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873,255.30

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