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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,194.15, 996,217.38 and 237,712.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,194.15, 996,217.38 and 237,712.73 is: 356,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,194.15 : 996,217.38 = 237,712.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,194.15/996,217.38 = 237,712.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,194.15x = 996,217.38 × 237,712.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,194.15x = 236,813,548,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,813,548,092.16/664,194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,542.66

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