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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,247.80, 987,404.10 and 343,319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,247.80, 987,404.10 and 343,319.80 is: 514,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,247.80 : 987,404.10 = 343,319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,247.80/987,404.10 = 343,319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,247.80x = 987,404.10 × 343,319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,247.80x = 338,995,378,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,995,378,131.18/658,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,996.60

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