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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,828.72, 1,004,702.40 and 237,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,828.72, 1,004,702.40 and 237,567.60 is: 356,336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,828.72 : 1,004,702.40 = 237,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,828.72/1,004,702.40 = 237,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,828.72x = 1,004,702.40 × 237,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,828.72x = 238,684,737,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,684,737,882.24/669,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,336.97

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