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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,226.56, 996,266.24 and 237,745.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,226.56, 996,266.24 and 237,745.28 is: 356,591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,226.56 : 996,266.24 = 237,745.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,226.56/996,266.24 = 237,745.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,226.56x = 996,266.24 × 237,745.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,226.56x = 236,857,596,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,857,596,183.35/664,226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,591.58

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