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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,565.52, 995,457.72 and 243,431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,565.52, 995,457.72 and 243,431.12 is: 365,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,565.52 : 995,457.72 = 243,431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,565.52/995,457.72 = 243,431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,565.52x = 995,457.72 × 243,431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,565.52x = 242,325,387,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,325,387,692.25/663,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,186.83

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