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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,748.32, 985,297.97 and 236,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,748.32, 985,297.97 and 236,027.84 is: 354,104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,748.32 : 985,297.97 = 236,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,748.32/985,297.97 = 236,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,748.32x = 985,297.97 × 236,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,748.32x = 232,557,747,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,557,747,279.07/656,748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,104.83

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