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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,437.30, 996,461.55 and 237,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,437.30, 996,461.55 and 237,923.70 is: 356,815.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,437.30 : 996,461.55 = 237,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,437.30/996,461.55 = 237,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,437.30x = 996,461.55 × 237,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,437.30x = 237,081,818,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,081,818,883.74/664,437.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,815.94

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