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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,015.80, 995,418.90 and 243,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,015.80, 995,418.90 and 243,190.20 is: 364,563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,015.80 : 995,418.90 = 243,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,015.80/995,418.90 = 243,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,015.80x = 995,418.90 × 243,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,015.80x = 242,076,121,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,076,121,374.78/664,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,563.80

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