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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,512.42, 988,181.96 and 604,359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,512.42, 988,181.96 and 604,359.01 is: 905,542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,512.42 : 988,181.96 = 604,359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,512.42/988,181.96 = 604,359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,512.42x = 988,181.96 × 604,359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,512.42x = 597,216,671,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,216,671,045.46/659,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,542.72

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