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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,464.96, 986,904.48 and 302,992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,464.96, 986,904.48 and 302,992.32 is: 454,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,464.96 : 986,904.48 = 302,992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,464.96/986,904.48 = 302,992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,464.96x = 986,904.48 × 302,992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,464.96x = 299,024,478,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,024,478,013.59/658,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,123.60

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