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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,234.10, 996,351.15 and 439,847.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,234.10, 996,351.15 and 439,847.90 is: 659,771.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,234.10 : 996,351.15 = 439,847.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,234.10/996,351.15 = 439,847.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,234.10x = 996,351.15 × 439,847.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,234.10x = 438,242,960,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,242,960,990.09/664,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,771.85

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