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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,898.33, 984,909.96 and 236,119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,898.33, 984,909.96 and 236,119.53 is: 354,022.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,898.33 : 984,909.96 = 236,119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,898.33/984,909.96 = 236,119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,898.33x = 984,909.96 × 236,119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,898.33x = 232,556,476,847.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,556,476,847.52/656,898.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,022.02

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