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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,205.80, 997,614.30 and 238,692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,205.80, 997,614.30 and 238,692.20 is: 357,968.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,205.80 : 997,614.30 = 238,692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,205.80/997,614.30 = 238,692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,205.80x = 997,614.30 × 238,692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,205.80x = 238,122,752,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,122,752,018.46/665,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,968.54

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