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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,364.60, 990,546.90 and 424,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,364.60, 990,546.90 and 424,168.60 is: 636,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,364.60 : 990,546.90 = 424,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,364.60/990,546.90 = 424,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,364.60x = 990,546.90 × 424,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,364.60x = 420,158,891,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,158,891,807.34/660,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,252.90

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