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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,107.20, 988,660.80 and 434,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,107.20, 988,660.80 and 434,575.20 is: 651,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,107.20 : 988,660.80 = 434,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,107.20/988,660.80 = 434,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,107.20x = 988,660.80 × 434,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,107.20x = 429,647,464,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,647,464,892.16/659,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,862.80

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