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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,973.53, 996,440.06 and 264,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,973.53, 996,440.06 and 264,384.01 is: 396,767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,973.53 : 996,440.06 = 264,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,973.53/996,440.06 = 264,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,973.53x = 996,440.06 × 264,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,973.53x = 263,442,818,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,442,818,787.44/663,973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,767.05

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