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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,362.40, 996,543.60 and 243,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,362.40, 996,543.60 and 243,583.60 is: 365,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,362.40 : 996,543.60 = 243,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,362.40/996,543.60 = 243,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,362.40x = 996,543.60 × 243,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,362.40x = 242,741,677,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,741,677,644.96/664,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,375.40

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