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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,371.60, 990,557.40 and 424,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,371.60, 990,557.40 and 424,175.60 is: 636,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,371.60 : 990,557.40 = 424,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,371.60/990,557.40 = 424,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,371.60x = 990,557.40 × 424,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,371.60x = 420,170,279,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,170,279,479.44/660,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,263.40

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