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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,161.73, 994,958.13 and 556,264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,161.73, 994,958.13 and 556,264.66 is: 833,321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,161.73 : 994,958.13 = 556,264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,161.73/994,958.13 = 556,264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,161.73x = 994,958.13 × 556,264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,161.73x = 553,460,045,898.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,460,045,898.69/664,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,321.19

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