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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,998.91, 997,710.86 and 238,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,998.91, 997,710.86 and 238,246.63 is: 357,446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,998.91 : 997,710.86 = 238,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,998.91/997,710.86 = 238,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,998.91x = 997,710.86 × 238,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,998.91x = 237,701,250,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,701,250,109.40/664,998.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,446.07

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