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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,076.22, 987,114.51 and 237,352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,076.22, 987,114.51 and 237,352.08 is: 356,028.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,076.22 : 987,114.51 = 237,352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,076.22/987,114.51 = 237,352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,076.22x = 987,114.51 × 237,352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,076.22x = 234,293,682,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,293,682,146.68/658,076.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,028.18

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