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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,041.71, 987,062.56 and 237,317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,041.71, 987,062.56 and 237,317.58 is: 355,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,041.71 : 987,062.56 = 237,317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,041.71/987,062.56 = 237,317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,041.71x = 987,062.56 × 237,317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,041.71x = 234,247,297,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,247,297,454.51/658,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,976.37

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