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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,048.80, 996,202.80 and 284,968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,048.80, 996,202.80 and 284,968.80 is: 427,508.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,048.80 : 996,202.80 = 284,968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,048.80/996,202.80 = 284,968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,048.80x = 996,202.80 × 284,968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,048.80x = 283,886,716,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,886,716,472.64/664,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,508.82

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