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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,635.74, 987,280.56 and 373,724.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,635.74, 987,280.56 and 373,724.38 is: 560,204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,635.74 : 987,280.56 = 373,724.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,635.74/987,280.56 = 373,724.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,635.74x = 987,280.56 × 373,724.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,635.74x = 368,970,815,172.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,970,815,172.05/658,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,204.67

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