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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,195.30, 996,422.55 and 285,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,195.30, 996,422.55 and 285,115.30 is: 427,728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,195.30 : 996,422.55 = 285,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,195.30/996,422.55 = 285,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,195.30x = 996,422.55 × 285,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,195.30x = 284,095,314,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,095,314,270.02/664,195.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,728.58

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