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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,477.80, 987,716.70 and 445,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,477.80, 987,716.70 and 445,901.40 is: 668,852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,477.80 : 987,716.70 = 445,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,477.80/987,716.70 = 445,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,477.80x = 987,716.70 × 445,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,477.80x = 440,424,259,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,424,259,333.38/658,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,852.10

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