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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,083.24, 995,778.99 and 237,454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,083.24, 995,778.99 and 237,454.62 is: 356,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,083.24 : 995,778.99 = 237,454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,083.24/995,778.99 = 237,454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,083.24x = 995,778.99 × 237,454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,083.24x = 236,452,321,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,452,321,674.43/664,083.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,058.26

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