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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,641.62, 986,094.16 and 431,202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,641.62, 986,094.16 and 431,202.12 is: 645,580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,641.62 : 986,094.16 = 431,202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,641.62/986,094.16 = 431,202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,641.62x = 986,094.16 × 431,202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,641.62x = 425,205,891,233.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,205,891,233.61/658,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,580.06

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