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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,137.80, 996,012.30 and 237,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,137.80, 996,012.30 and 237,624.20 is: 356,366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,137.80 : 996,012.30 = 237,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,137.80/996,012.30 = 237,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,137.80x = 996,012.30 × 237,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,137.80x = 236,676,625,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,676,625,977.66/664,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,366.74

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