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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,094.88, 987,142.45 and 237,370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,094.88, 987,142.45 and 237,370.71 is: 356,056.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,094.88 : 987,142.45 = 237,370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,094.88/987,142.45 = 237,370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,094.88x = 987,142.45 × 237,370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,094.88x = 234,318,704,227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,318,704,227.64/658,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,056.11

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