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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,233.26, 996,365.10 and 237,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,233.26, 996,365.10 and 237,798.24 is: 356,702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,233.26 : 996,365.10 = 237,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,233.26/996,365.10 = 237,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,233.26x = 996,365.10 × 237,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,233.26x = 236,933,867,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,933,867,177.42/664,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,702.81

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