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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,240.44, 997,405.20 and 238,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,240.44, 997,405.20 and 238,766.80 is: 357,986.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,240.44 : 997,405.20 = 238,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,240.44/997,405.20 = 238,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,240.44x = 997,405.20 × 238,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,240.44x = 238,147,247,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,147,247,907.36/665,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,986.73

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