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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,225.92, 987,134.64 and 237,446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,225.92, 987,134.64 and 237,446.88 is: 356,096.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,225.92 : 987,134.64 = 237,446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,225.92/987,134.64 = 237,446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,225.92x = 987,134.64 × 237,446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,225.92x = 234,392,040,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,392,040,407.92/658,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,096.64

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