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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,464.80, 996,502.80 and 237,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,464.80, 996,502.80 and 237,951.20 is: 356,857.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,464.80 : 996,502.80 = 237,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,464.80/996,502.80 = 237,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,464.80x = 996,502.80 × 237,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,464.80x = 237,119,037,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,119,037,063.36/664,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,857.18

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