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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,195.15, 996,218.88 and 237,713.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,195.15, 996,218.88 and 237,713.73 is: 356,544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,195.15 : 996,218.88 = 237,713.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,195.15/996,218.88 = 237,713.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,195.15x = 996,218.88 × 237,713.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,195.15x = 236,814,905,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,814,905,861.22/664,195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,544.17

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