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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,240.99, 990,178.56 and 233,720.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,240.99, 990,178.56 and 233,720.63 is: 350,516.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,240.99 : 990,178.56 = 233,720.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,240.99/990,178.56 = 233,720.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,240.99x = 990,178.56 × 233,720.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,240.99x = 231,425,158,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,425,158,801.76/660,240.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,516.19

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