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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,257.60, 996,386.40 and 243,478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,257.60, 996,386.40 and 243,478.80 is: 365,218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,257.60 : 996,386.40 = 243,478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,257.60/996,386.40 = 243,478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,257.60x = 996,386.40 × 243,478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,257.60x = 242,598,965,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,598,965,008.32/664,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,218.20

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