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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,010.60, 987,246.30 and 284,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,010.60, 987,246.30 and 284,301.80 is: 426,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,010.60 : 987,246.30 = 284,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,010.60/987,246.30 = 284,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,010.60x = 987,246.30 × 284,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,010.60x = 280,675,900,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,675,900,133.34/658,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,552.25

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