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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,977.90, 996,218.49 and 397,929.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,977.90, 996,218.49 and 397,929.35 is: 597,044.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,977.90 : 996,218.49 = 397,929.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,977.90/996,218.49 = 397,929.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,977.90x = 996,218.49 × 397,929.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,977.90x = 396,424,576,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,424,576,183.68/663,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,044.84

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