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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,137.60, 987,206.40 and 377,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,137.60, 987,206.40 and 377,683.20 is: 566,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,137.60 : 987,206.40 = 377,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,137.60/987,206.40 = 377,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,137.60x = 987,206.40 × 377,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,137.60x = 372,851,272,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,851,272,212.48/658,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,524.80

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