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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,284.10, 996,426.15 and 243,505.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,284.10, 996,426.15 and 243,505.30 is: 365,257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,284.10 : 996,426.15 = 243,505.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,284.10/996,426.15 = 243,505.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,284.10x = 996,426.15 × 243,505.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,284.10x = 242,635,048,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,635,048,583.60/664,284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,257.95

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