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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,958.08, 987,237.60 and 357,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,958.08, 987,237.60 and 357,988.80 is: 537,146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,958.08 : 987,237.60 = 357,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,958.08/987,237.60 = 357,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,958.08x = 987,237.60 × 357,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,958.08x = 353,420,003,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,420,003,738.88/657,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,146.69

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