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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,458.30, 996,493.05 and 237,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,458.30, 996,493.05 and 237,944.70 is: 356,847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,458.30 : 996,493.05 = 237,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,458.30/996,493.05 = 237,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,458.30x = 996,493.05 × 237,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,458.30x = 237,110,239,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,110,239,834.34/664,458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,847.43

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