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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,318.11, 987,723.20 and 259,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,318.11, 987,723.20 and 259,237.08 is: 388,952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,318.11 : 987,723.20 = 259,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,318.11/987,723.20 = 259,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,318.11x = 987,723.20 × 259,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,318.11x = 256,054,478,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,054,478,216.26/658,318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,952.51

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