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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,976.80, 995,332.44 and 393,596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,976.80, 995,332.44 and 393,596.72 is: 590,909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,976.80 : 995,332.44 = 393,596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,976.80/995,332.44 = 393,596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,976.80x = 995,332.44 × 393,596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,976.80x = 391,759,583,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,759,583,693.60/662,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,909.94

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