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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,334.08, 987,786.36 and 232,174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,334.08, 987,786.36 and 232,174.44 is: 348,362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,334.08 : 987,786.36 = 232,174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,334.08/987,786.36 = 232,174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,334.08x = 987,786.36 × 232,174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,334.08x = 229,338,744,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,338,744,972.64/658,334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,362.26

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