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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,834.40, 991,251.60 and 626,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,834.40, 991,251.60 and 626,717.20 is: 940,075.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,834.40 : 991,251.60 = 626,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,834.40/991,251.60 = 626,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,834.40x = 991,251.60 × 626,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,834.40x = 621,234,427,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,234,427,247.52/660,834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,075.80

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