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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,912.33, 987,239.07 and 442,365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,912.33, 987,239.07 and 442,365.49 is: 662,789.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,912.33 : 987,239.07 = 442,365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,912.33/987,239.07 = 442,365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,912.33x = 987,239.07 × 442,365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,912.33x = 436,720,494,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,720,494,947.69/658,912.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,789.99

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