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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,176.40, 987,264.60 and 377,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,176.40, 987,264.60 and 377,462.80 is: 566,194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,176.40 : 987,264.60 = 377,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,176.40/987,264.60 = 377,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,176.40x = 987,264.60 × 377,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,176.40x = 372,655,660,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,655,660,256.88/658,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,194.20

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