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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,627.36, 985,848.64 and 236,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,627.36, 985,848.64 and 236,607 is: 354,697.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,627.36 : 985,848.64 = 236,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,627.36/985,848.64 = 236,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,627.36x = 985,848.64 × 236,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,627.36x = 233,258,689,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,258,689,164.48/657,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,697.36

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