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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,972.80, 997,264.80 and 238,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,972.80, 997,264.80 and 238,459.20 is: 357,619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,972.80 : 997,264.80 = 238,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,972.80/997,264.80 = 238,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,972.80x = 997,264.80 × 238,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,972.80x = 237,806,966,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,806,966,396.16/664,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,619.09

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