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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,373.20, 987,559.80 and 237,662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,373.20, 987,559.80 and 237,662.80 is: 356,494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,373.20 : 987,559.80 = 237,662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,373.20/987,559.80 = 237,662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,373.20x = 987,559.80 × 237,662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,373.20x = 234,706,227,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,706,227,235.44/658,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,494.20

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