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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,107.46, 986,957.07 and 237,328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,107.46, 986,957.07 and 237,328.66 is: 355,919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,107.46 : 986,957.07 = 237,328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,107.46/986,957.07 = 237,328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,107.46x = 986,957.07 × 237,328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,107.46x = 234,233,198,900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,233,198,900.63/658,107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,919.38

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