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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,687.60, 997,031.40 and 243,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,687.60, 997,031.40 and 243,908.80 is: 365,863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,687.60 : 997,031.40 = 243,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,687.60/997,031.40 = 243,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,687.60x = 997,031.40 × 243,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,687.60x = 243,184,732,336.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,184,732,336.32/664,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,863.20

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