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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,230.26, 996,360.60 and 237,795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,230.26, 996,360.60 and 237,795.24 is: 356,698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,230.26 : 996,360.60 = 237,795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,230.26/996,360.60 = 237,795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,230.26x = 996,360.60 × 237,795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,230.26x = 236,929,808,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,929,808,003.54/664,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,698.31

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