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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,668.60, 997,002.90 and 243,889.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,668.60, 997,002.90 and 243,889.80 is: 365,834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,668.60 : 997,002.90 = 243,889.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,668.60/997,002.90 = 243,889.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,668.60x = 997,002.90 × 243,889.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,668.60x = 243,158,837,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,158,837,880.42/664,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,834.70

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