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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,976.44, 997,009 and 238,503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,976.44, 997,009 and 238,503.14 is: 357,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,976.44 : 997,009 = 238,503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,976.44/997,009 = 238,503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,976.44x = 997,009 × 238,503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,976.44x = 237,789,777,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,789,777,108.26/664,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,591.28

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