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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,317.95, 987,762.15 and 232,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,317.95, 987,762.15 and 232,158.26 is: 348,337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,317.95 : 987,762.15 = 232,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,317.95/987,762.15 = 232,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,317.95x = 987,762.15 × 232,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,317.95x = 229,317,144,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,317,144,507.26/658,317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,337.98

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