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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,833.60, 988,250.40 and 540,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,833.60, 988,250.40 and 540,638.40 is: 810,957.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,833.60 : 988,250.40 = 540,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,833.60/988,250.40 = 540,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,833.60x = 988,250.40 × 540,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,833.60x = 534,286,115,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,286,115,055.36/658,833.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,957.60

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