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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,973.94, 997,005.25 and 238,500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,973.94, 997,005.25 and 238,500.64 is: 357,587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,973.94 : 997,005.25 = 238,500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,973.94/997,005.25 = 238,500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,973.94x = 997,005.25 × 238,500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,973.94x = 237,786,390,208.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,786,390,208.36/664,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,587.53

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