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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,435.80, 996,459.30 and 237,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,435.80, 996,459.30 and 237,922.20 is: 356,813.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,435.80 : 996,459.30 = 237,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,435.80/996,459.30 = 237,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,435.80x = 996,459.30 × 237,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,435.80x = 237,079,788,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,079,788,866.46/664,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,813.69

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