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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,306.80, 996,265.80 and 237,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,306.80, 996,265.80 and 237,793.20 is: 356,620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,306.80 : 996,265.80 = 237,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,306.80/996,265.80 = 237,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,306.80x = 996,265.80 × 237,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,306.80x = 236,905,232,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,905,232,632.56/664,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,620.21

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