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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,132.80, 996,004.80 and 237,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,132.80, 996,004.80 and 237,619.20 is: 356,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,132.80 : 996,004.80 = 237,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,132.80/996,004.80 = 237,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,132.80x = 996,004.80 × 237,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,132.80x = 236,669,863,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,669,863,772.16/664,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,359.25

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