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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,150.84, 987,021.90 and 237,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,150.84, 987,021.90 and 237,372.04 is: 355,984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,150.84 : 987,021.90 = 237,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,150.84/987,021.90 = 237,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,150.84x = 987,021.90 × 237,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,150.84x = 234,291,401,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,291,401,927.68/658,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,984.35

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