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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,977.71, 987,064.92 and 388,814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,977.71, 987,064.92 and 388,814.70 is: 582,395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,977.71 : 987,064.92 = 388,814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,977.71/987,064.92 = 388,814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,977.71x = 987,064.92 × 388,814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,977.71x = 383,785,350,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,785,350,750.32/658,977.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,395.05

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