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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,106.46, 986,955.57 and 237,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,106.46, 986,955.57 and 237,327.66 is: 355,917.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,106.46 : 986,955.57 = 237,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,106.46/986,955.57 = 237,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,106.46x = 986,955.57 × 237,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,106.46x = 234,231,855,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,231,855,952.07/658,106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,917.88

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