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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,416.20, 989,124.30 and 305,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,416.20, 989,124.30 and 305,122.20 is: 457,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,416.20 : 989,124.30 = 305,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,416.20/989,124.30 = 305,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,416.20x = 989,124.30 × 305,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,416.20x = 301,803,782,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,803,782,489.46/659,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,683.30

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