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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,741.84, 997,243.98 and 244,021.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,741.84, 997,243.98 and 244,021.36 is: 366,080.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,741.84 : 997,243.98 = 244,021.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,741.84/997,243.98 = 244,021.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,741.84x = 997,243.98 × 244,021.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,741.84x = 243,348,826,045.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,348,826,045.09/664,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,080.20

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