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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,319.10, 987,724.70 and 259,238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,319.10, 987,724.70 and 259,238.08 is: 388,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,319.10 : 987,724.70 = 259,238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,319.10/987,724.70 = 259,238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,319.10x = 987,724.70 × 259,238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,319.10x = 256,055,854,796.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,055,854,796.58/658,319.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,954.01

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