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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,644.40, 996,966.60 and 243,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,644.40, 996,966.60 and 243,865.60 is: 365,798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,644.40 : 996,966.60 = 243,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,644.40/996,966.60 = 243,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,644.40x = 996,966.60 × 243,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,644.40x = 243,125,858,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,125,858,088.96/664,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,798.40

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