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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,055.40, 987,543.90 and 284,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,055.40, 987,543.90 and 284,346.60 is: 426,719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,055.40 : 987,543.90 = 284,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,055.40/987,543.90 = 284,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,055.40x = 987,543.90 × 284,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,055.40x = 280,804,750,315.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,804,750,315.74/658,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,719.01

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