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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,612.80, 995,419.20 and 559,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,612.80, 995,419.20 and 559,932.80 is: 839,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,612.80 : 995,419.20 = 559,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,612.80/995,419.20 = 559,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,612.80x = 995,419.20 × 559,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,612.80x = 557,367,859,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,367,859,829.76/663,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,899.20

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