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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669,834.72, 1,004,711.40 and 237,573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669,834.72, 1,004,711.40 and 237,573.60 is: 356,345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,834.72 : 1,004,711.40 = 237,573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,834.72/1,004,711.40 = 237,573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,834.72x = 1,004,711.40 × 237,573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,834.72x = 238,692,904,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,692,904,259.04/669,834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,345.97

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