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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,094.50, 987,141.89 and 237,370.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,094.50, 987,141.89 and 237,370.33 is: 356,055.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,094.50 : 987,141.89 = 237,370.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,094.50/987,141.89 = 237,370.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,094.50x = 987,141.89 × 237,370.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,094.50x = 234,318,196,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,318,196,186.12/658,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,055.55

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