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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,163.80, 987,278.10 and 343,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,163.80, 987,278.10 and 343,235.80 is: 514,870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,163.80 : 987,278.10 = 343,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,163.80/987,278.10 = 343,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,163.80x = 987,278.10 × 343,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,163.80x = 338,869,188,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,869,188,475.98/658,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,870.60

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