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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,444.30, 996,472.05 and 237,930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,444.30, 996,472.05 and 237,930.70 is: 356,826.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,444.30 : 996,472.05 = 237,930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,444.30/996,472.05 = 237,930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,444.30x = 996,472.05 × 237,930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,444.30x = 237,091,292,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,091,292,386.94/664,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,826.44

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