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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,655.33, 985,276.58 and 525,795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,655.33, 985,276.58 and 525,795.08 is: 786,532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,655.33 : 985,276.58 = 525,795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,655.33/985,276.58 = 525,795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,655.33x = 985,276.58 × 525,795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,655.33x = 518,053,570,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,053,570,647.87/658,655.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,532.12

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