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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,047.40, 987,071.10 and 237,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,047.40, 987,071.10 and 237,365.80 is: 356,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,047.40 : 987,071.10 = 237,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,047.40/987,071.10 = 237,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,047.40x = 987,071.10 × 237,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,047.40x = 234,296,921,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,296,921,308.38/658,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,048.70

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