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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,307.90, 996,461.85 and 243,529.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,307.90, 996,461.85 and 243,529.10 is: 365,293.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,307.90 : 996,461.85 = 243,529.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,307.90/996,461.85 = 243,529.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,307.90x = 996,461.85 × 243,529.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,307.90x = 242,667,457,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,667,457,514.84/664,307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,293.65

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