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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,042.71, 987,064.06 and 237,318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,042.71, 987,064.06 and 237,318.58 is: 355,977.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,042.71 : 987,064.06 = 237,318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,042.71/987,064.06 = 237,318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,042.71x = 987,064.06 × 237,318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,042.71x = 234,248,641,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,248,641,088.24/658,042.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,977.87

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