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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,710.80, 996,871.80 and 238,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,710.80, 996,871.80 and 238,197.20 is: 357,226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,710.80 : 996,871.80 = 238,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,710.80/996,871.80 = 238,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,710.80x = 996,871.80 × 238,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,710.80x = 237,452,071,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,452,071,518.96/664,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,226.14

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