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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,046.40, 987,069.60 and 237,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,046.40, 987,069.60 and 237,364.80 is: 356,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,046.40 : 987,069.60 = 237,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,046.40/987,069.60 = 237,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,046.40x = 987,069.60 × 237,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,046.40x = 234,295,578,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,295,578,190.08/658,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,047.20

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