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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,252.04, 987,173.82 and 237,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,252.04, 987,173.82 and 237,473.16 is: 356,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,252.04 : 987,173.82 = 237,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,252.04/987,173.82 = 237,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,252.04x = 987,173.82 × 237,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,252.04x = 234,427,286,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,427,286,504.67/658,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,136.06

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