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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,140.90, 987,211.35 and 377,427.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,140.90, 987,211.35 and 377,427.30 is: 566,140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,140.90 : 987,211.35 = 377,427.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,140.90/987,211.35 = 377,427.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,140.90x = 987,211.35 × 377,427.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,140.90x = 372,600,514,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,600,514,359.86/658,140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,140.95

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