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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,232.26, 996,363.60 and 237,797.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,232.26, 996,363.60 and 237,797.24 is: 356,701.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,232.26 : 996,363.60 = 237,797.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,232.26/996,363.60 = 237,797.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,232.26x = 996,363.60 × 237,797.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,232.26x = 236,932,514,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,932,514,116.46/664,232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,701.31

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