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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,159.40, 996,239.10 and 435,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,159.40, 996,239.10 and 435,836.60 is: 653,754.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,159.40 : 996,239.10 = 435,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,159.40/996,239.10 = 435,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,159.40x = 996,239.10 × 435,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,159.40x = 434,197,462,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,197,462,131.06/664,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,754.90

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