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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,908.83, 987,233.83 and 442,361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,908.83, 987,233.83 and 442,361.99 is: 662,784.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,908.83 : 987,233.83 = 442,361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,908.83/987,233.83 = 442,361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,908.83x = 987,233.83 × 442,361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,908.83x = 436,714,715,592.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,714,715,592.05/658,908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,784.74

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