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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,110.87, 987,249.33 and 225,912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,110.87, 987,249.33 and 225,912.56 is: 338,897.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,110.87 : 987,249.33 = 225,912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,110.87/987,249.33 = 225,912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,110.87x = 987,249.33 × 225,912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,110.87x = 223,032,018,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,032,018,562.34/658,110.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,897.33

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