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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,094.38, 987,141.70 and 237,370.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,094.38, 987,141.70 and 237,370.21 is: 356,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,094.38 : 987,141.70 = 237,370.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,094.38/987,141.70 = 237,370.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,094.38x = 987,141.70 × 237,370.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,094.38x = 234,318,027,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,318,027,693.05/658,094.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,055.36

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