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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,322.80, 996,289.80 and 237,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,322.80, 996,289.80 and 237,809.20 is: 356,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,322.80 : 996,289.80 = 237,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,322.80/996,289.80 = 237,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,322.80x = 996,289.80 × 237,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,322.80x = 236,926,880,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,926,880,306.16/664,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,644.21

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