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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,404.30, 996,412.05 and 237,890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,404.30, 996,412.05 and 237,890.70 is: 356,766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,404.30 : 996,412.05 = 237,890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,404.30/996,412.05 = 237,890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,404.30x = 996,412.05 × 237,890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,404.30x = 237,037,160,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,037,160,062.94/664,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,766.44

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