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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,394.04, 982,798.71 and 595,725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,394.04, 982,798.71 and 595,725.24 is: 889,251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,394.04 : 982,798.71 = 595,725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,394.04/982,798.71 = 595,725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,394.04x = 982,798.71 × 595,725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,394.04x = 585,477,997,386.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,477,997,386.44/658,394.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,251.67

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