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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,331.30, 996,302.55 and 237,817.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,331.30, 996,302.55 and 237,817.70 is: 356,656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,331.30 : 996,302.55 = 237,817.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,331.30/996,302.55 = 237,817.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,331.30x = 996,302.55 × 237,817.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,331.30x = 236,938,380,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,938,380,945.14/664,331.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,656.96

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