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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,264.02, 987,346.76 and 237,539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,264.02, 987,346.76 and 237,539.88 is: 356,292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,264.02 : 987,346.76 = 237,539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,264.02/987,346.76 = 237,539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,264.02x = 987,346.76 × 237,539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,264.02x = 234,534,230,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,534,230,888.79/658,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,292.04

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