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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,109.46, 986,960.06 and 237,330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,109.46, 986,960.06 and 237,330.66 is: 355,922.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,109.46 : 986,960.06 = 237,330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,109.46/986,960.06 = 237,330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,109.46x = 986,960.06 × 237,330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,109.46x = 234,235,882,433.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,235,882,433.44/658,109.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,922.38

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