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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,366.80, 987,550.20 and 343,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,366.80, 987,550.20 and 343,438.80 is: 515,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,366.80 : 987,550.20 = 343,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,366.80/987,550.20 = 343,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,366.80x = 987,550.20 × 343,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,366.80x = 339,163,055,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,163,055,627.76/658,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,158.20

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