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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,175.61, 987,627.72 and 321,219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,175.61, 987,627.72 and 321,219.05 is: 482,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,175.61 : 987,627.72 = 321,219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,175.61/987,627.72 = 321,219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,175.61x = 987,627.72 × 321,219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,175.61x = 317,244,841,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,244,841,088.37/658,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,006.38

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