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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,414.08, 987,549.32 and 446,542.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,414.08, 987,549.32 and 446,542.98 is: 669,765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,414.08 : 987,549.32 = 446,542.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,414.08/987,549.32 = 446,542.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,414.08x = 987,549.32 × 446,542.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,414.08x = 440,983,214,017.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,983,214,017.06/658,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,765.77

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