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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,287.98, 990,143.55 and 233,682.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,287.98, 990,143.55 and 233,682.01 is: 350,420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,287.98 : 990,143.55 = 233,682.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,287.98/990,143.55 = 233,682.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,287.98x = 990,143.55 × 233,682.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,287.98x = 231,378,734,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,378,734,952.54/660,287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,420.94

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