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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,223.76, 996,350.83 and 237,788.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,223.76, 996,350.83 and 237,788.73 is: 356,688.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,223.76 : 996,350.83 = 237,788.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,223.76/996,350.83 = 237,788.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,223.76x = 996,350.83 × 237,788.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,223.76x = 236,920,997,905.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,920,997,905.67/664,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,688.53

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