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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,235.26, 996,368.10 and 237,800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,235.26, 996,368.10 and 237,800.24 is: 356,705.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,235.26 : 996,368.10 = 237,800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,235.26/996,368.10 = 237,800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,235.26x = 996,368.10 × 237,800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,235.26x = 236,936,573,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,936,573,308.34/664,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,705.81

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