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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,333.44, 987,501.60 and 237,906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,333.44, 987,501.60 and 237,906.24 is: 356,859.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,333.44 : 987,501.60 = 237,906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,333.44/987,501.60 = 237,906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,333.44x = 987,501.60 × 237,906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,333.44x = 234,932,792,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,932,792,649.98/658,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,859.88

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