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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,043.04, 995,472.72 and 243,220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,043.04, 995,472.72 and 243,220.50 is: 364,613.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,043.04 : 995,472.72 = 243,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,043.04/995,472.72 = 243,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,043.04x = 995,472.72 × 243,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,043.04x = 242,119,372,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,119,372,694.76/664,043.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,613.98

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