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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,111.68, 987,562.24 and 284,134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,111.68, 987,562.24 and 284,134.40 is: 426,372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,111.68 : 987,562.24 = 284,134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,111.68/987,562.24 = 284,134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,111.68x = 987,562.24 × 284,134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,111.68x = 280,600,404,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,600,404,525.06/658,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,372.02

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