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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,438.30, 996,463.05 and 237,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,438.30, 996,463.05 and 237,924.70 is: 356,817.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,438.30 : 996,463.05 = 237,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,438.30/996,463.05 = 237,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,438.30x = 996,463.05 × 237,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,438.30x = 237,083,172,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,083,172,232.34/664,438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,817.44

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