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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,433.55, 996,650.33 and 243,873.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,433.55, 996,650.33 and 243,873.45 is: 365,810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,433.55 : 996,650.33 = 243,873.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,433.55/996,650.33 = 243,873.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,433.55x = 996,650.33 × 243,873.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,433.55x = 243,056,553,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,056,553,201.37/664,433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,810.18

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