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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,274.67, 987,412.01 and 231,710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,274.67, 987,412.01 and 231,710.04 is: 347,565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,274.67 : 987,412.01 = 231,710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,274.67/987,412.01 = 231,710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,274.67x = 987,412.01 × 231,710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,274.67x = 228,793,275,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,793,275,175.03/658,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,565.06

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