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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,000.30, 996,130.05 and 284,920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,000.30, 996,130.05 and 284,920.30 is: 427,436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,000.30 : 996,130.05 = 284,920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,000.30/996,130.05 = 284,920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,000.30x = 996,130.05 × 284,920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,000.30x = 283,817,672,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,817,672,685.02/664,000.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,436.06

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