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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,228.84, 995,053.55 and 236,755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,228.84, 995,053.55 and 236,755.52 is: 355,208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,228.84 : 995,053.55 = 236,755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,228.84/995,053.55 = 236,755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,228.84x = 995,053.55 × 236,755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,228.84x = 235,584,423,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,584,423,827.68/663,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,208.35

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