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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,096.88, 987,145.45 and 237,372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,096.88, 987,145.45 and 237,372.71 is: 356,059.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,096.88 : 987,145.45 = 237,372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,096.88/987,145.45 = 237,372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,096.88x = 987,145.45 × 237,372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,096.88x = 234,321,390,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,321,390,630.67/658,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,059.11

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