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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,342.80, 987,514.20 and 552,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,342.80, 987,514.20 and 552,054.60 is: 828,081.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,342.80 : 987,514.20 = 552,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,342.80/987,514.20 = 552,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,342.80x = 987,514.20 × 552,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,342.80x = 545,161,756,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,161,756,675.32/658,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,081.90

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