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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,097.88, 987,146.95 and 237,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,097.88, 987,146.95 and 237,373.71 is: 356,060.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,097.88 : 987,146.95 = 237,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,097.88/987,146.95 = 237,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,097.88x = 987,146.95 × 237,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,097.88x = 234,322,733,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,322,733,836.68/658,097.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,060.61

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