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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,113.80, 996,170.70 and 427,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,113.80, 996,170.70 and 427,723.40 is: 641,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,113.80 : 996,170.70 = 427,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,113.80/996,170.70 = 427,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,113.80x = 996,170.70 × 427,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,113.80x = 426,085,518,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,085,518,784.38/664,113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,585.10

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