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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,446.30, 996,475.05 and 237,932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,446.30, 996,475.05 and 237,932.70 is: 356,829.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,446.30 : 996,475.05 = 237,932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,446.30/996,475.05 = 237,932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,446.30x = 996,475.05 × 237,932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,446.30x = 237,093,999,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,093,999,129.14/664,446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,829.44

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