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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,363.60, 990,545.40 and 424,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,363.60, 990,545.40 and 424,167.60 is: 636,251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,363.60 : 990,545.40 = 424,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,363.60/990,545.40 = 424,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,363.60x = 990,545.40 × 424,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,363.60x = 420,157,265,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,157,265,009.04/660,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,251.40

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