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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,363.26, 987,743.94 and 466,608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,363.26, 987,743.94 and 466,608.54 is: 700,053.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,363.26 : 987,743.94 = 466,608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,363.26/987,743.94 = 466,608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,363.26x = 987,743.94 × 466,608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,363.26x = 460,889,757,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,889,757,737.25/658,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,053.88

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