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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,445.80, 996,668.70 and 243,885.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,445.80, 996,668.70 and 243,885.70 is: 365,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,445.80 : 996,668.70 = 243,885.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,445.80/996,668.70 = 243,885.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,445.80x = 996,668.70 × 243,885.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,445.80x = 243,073,243,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,073,243,567.59/664,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,828.55

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