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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,484.46, 987,048.72 and 258,963.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,484.46, 987,048.72 and 258,963.30 is: 388,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,484.46 : 987,048.72 = 258,963.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,484.46/987,048.72 = 258,963.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,484.46x = 987,048.72 × 258,963.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,484.46x = 255,609,393,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,609,393,791.98/658,484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,178.32

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