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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,131.80, 987,197.70 and 378,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,131.80, 987,197.70 and 378,195.80 is: 567,293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,131.80 : 987,197.70 = 378,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,131.80/987,197.70 = 378,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,131.80x = 987,197.70 × 378,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,131.80x = 373,354,023,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,354,023,909.66/658,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,293.70

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