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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,209.09, 987,313.77 and 237,484.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,209.09, 987,313.77 and 237,484.83 is: 356,227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,209.09 : 987,313.77 = 237,484.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,209.09/987,313.77 = 237,484.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,209.09x = 987,313.77 × 237,484.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,209.09x = 234,472,042,825.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,472,042,825.11/658,209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,227.29

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