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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,110, 987,165.15 and 237,385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,110, 987,165.15 and 237,385.83 is: 356,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,110 : 987,165.15 = 237,385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,110/987,165.15 = 237,385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,110x = 987,165.15 × 237,385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,110x = 234,339,018,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,339,018,479.83/658,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,078.80

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