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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,177.80, 987,631 and 321,221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,177.80, 987,631 and 321,221.24 is: 482,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,177.80 : 987,631 = 321,221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,177.80/987,631 = 321,221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,177.80x = 987,631 × 321,221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,177.80x = 317,248,054,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,248,054,482.44/658,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,009.66

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