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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,191.56, 996,213.48 and 237,710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,191.56, 996,213.48 and 237,710.24 is: 356,538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,191.56 : 996,213.48 = 237,710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,191.56/996,213.48 = 237,710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,191.56x = 996,213.48 × 237,710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,191.56x = 236,810,145,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,810,145,422.04/664,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,538.93

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