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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,392.96, 987,385.28 and 237,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,392.96, 987,385.28 and 237,614.16 is: 356,347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,392.96 : 987,385.28 = 237,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,392.96/987,385.28 = 237,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,392.96x = 987,385.28 × 237,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,392.96x = 234,616,723,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,616,723,903.57/658,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,347.56

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