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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,909.83, 987,235.33 and 442,362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,909.83, 987,235.33 and 442,362.99 is: 662,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,909.83 : 987,235.33 = 442,362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,909.83/987,235.33 = 442,362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,909.83x = 987,235.33 × 442,362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,909.83x = 436,716,372,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,716,372,412.44/658,909.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,786.25

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