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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,194.28, 996,217.60 and 237,712.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,194.28, 996,217.60 and 237,712.89 is: 356,542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,194.28 : 996,217.60 = 237,712.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,194.28/996,217.60 = 237,712.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,194.28x = 996,217.60 × 237,712.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,194.28x = 236,813,764,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,813,764,764.86/664,194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,542.92

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