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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,262.01, 987,343.77 and 237,537.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,262.01, 987,343.77 and 237,537.87 is: 356,289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,262.01 : 987,343.77 = 237,537.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,262.01/987,343.77 = 237,537.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,262.01x = 987,343.77 × 237,537.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,262.01x = 234,531,536,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,531,536,083.57/658,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,289.03

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