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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,656.33, 985,278.07 and 525,796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,656.33, 985,278.07 and 525,796.08 is: 786,533.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,656.33 : 985,278.07 = 525,796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,656.33/985,278.07 = 525,796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,656.33x = 985,278.07 × 525,796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,656.33x = 518,055,346,915.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,055,346,915.97/658,656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,533.62

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