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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,253.04, 987,175.32 and 237,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,253.04, 987,175.32 and 237,474.16 is: 356,137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,253.04 : 987,175.32 = 237,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,253.04/987,175.32 = 237,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,253.04x = 987,175.32 × 237,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,253.04x = 234,428,629,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,428,629,889.73/658,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,137.56

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