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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,113, 987,169.64 and 237,388.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,113, 987,169.64 and 237,388.83 is: 356,083.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,113 : 987,169.64 = 237,388.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,113/987,169.64 = 237,388.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,113x = 987,169.64 × 237,388.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,113x = 234,343,044,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,343,044,664.18/658,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,083.29

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