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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,637.70, 987,956.55 and 237,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,637.70, 987,956.55 and 237,927.30 is: 356,890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,637.70 : 987,956.55 = 237,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,637.70/987,956.55 = 237,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,637.70x = 987,956.55 × 237,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,637.70x = 235,061,834,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,061,834,458.82/658,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,890.95

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