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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,231.26, 996,362.10 and 237,796.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,231.26, 996,362.10 and 237,796.24 is: 356,699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,231.26 : 996,362.10 = 237,796.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,231.26/996,362.10 = 237,796.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,231.26x = 996,362.10 × 237,796.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,231.26x = 236,931,161,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,931,161,058.50/664,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,699.81

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