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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,705.20, 996,942.60 and 243,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,705.20, 996,942.60 and 243,764.40 is: 365,604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,705.20 : 996,942.60 = 243,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,705.20/996,942.60 = 243,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,705.20x = 996,942.60 × 243,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,705.20x = 243,019,114,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,019,114,723.44/664,705.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,604.35

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