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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,847.40, 988,271.10 and 580,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,847.40, 988,271.10 and 580,115.40 is: 870,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,847.40 : 988,271.10 = 580,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,847.40/988,271.10 = 580,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,847.40x = 988,271.10 × 580,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,847.40x = 573,311,284,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,311,284,484.94/658,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870,173.10

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