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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,004.30, 996,136.05 and 284,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,004.30, 996,136.05 and 284,924.30 is: 427,442.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,004.30 : 996,136.05 = 284,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,004.30/996,136.05 = 284,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,004.30x = 996,136.05 × 284,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,004.30x = 283,823,366,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,823,366,751.02/664,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,442.06

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