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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,086.62, 995,784.05 and 237,458.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,086.62, 995,784.05 and 237,458.00 is: 356,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,086.62 : 995,784.05 = 237,458.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,086.62/995,784.05 = 237,458.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,086.62x = 995,784.05 × 237,458.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,086.62x = 236,456,882,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,456,882,778.69/664,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,063.32

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