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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,594.02, 996,644.79 and 238,063.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,594.02, 996,644.79 and 238,063.41 is: 357,006.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,594.02 : 996,644.79 = 238,063.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,594.02/996,644.79 = 238,063.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,594.02x = 996,644.79 × 238,063.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,594.02x = 237,264,657,266.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,264,657,266.13/664,594.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,006.91

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