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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,552.48, 987,828.72 and 237,819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,552.48, 987,828.72 and 237,819.04 is: 356,728.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,552.48 : 987,828.72 = 237,819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,552.48/987,828.72 = 237,819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,552.48x = 987,828.72 × 237,819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,552.48x = 234,924,477,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,924,477,874.83/658,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,728.56

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