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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,774.80, 996,967.80 and 238,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,774.80, 996,967.80 and 238,261.20 is: 357,322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,774.80 : 996,967.80 = 238,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,774.80/996,967.80 = 238,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,774.80x = 996,967.80 × 238,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,774.80x = 237,538,744,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,538,744,389.36/664,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,322.13

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