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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,368.30, 996,358.05 and 237,854.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,368.30, 996,358.05 and 237,854.70 is: 356,712.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,368.30 : 996,358.05 = 237,854.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,368.30/996,358.05 = 237,854.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,368.30x = 996,358.05 × 237,854.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,368.30x = 236,988,445,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,988,445,075.34/664,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,712.45

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