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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,446.30, 996,669.45 and 243,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,446.30, 996,669.45 and 243,886.20 is: 365,829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,446.30 : 996,669.45 = 243,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,446.30/996,669.45 = 243,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,446.30x = 996,669.45 × 243,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,446.30x = 243,073,924,816.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,073,924,816.59/664,446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,829.30

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