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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,045.46, 987,068.19 and 237,321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,045.46, 987,068.19 and 237,321.33 is: 355,982.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,045.46 : 987,068.19 = 237,321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,045.46/987,068.19 = 237,321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,045.46x = 987,068.19 × 237,321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,045.46x = 234,252,335,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,252,335,651.49/658,045.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,982.00

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