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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,234.80, 996,481.80 and 285,154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,234.80, 996,481.80 and 285,154.80 is: 427,787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,234.80 : 996,481.80 = 285,154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,234.80/996,481.80 = 285,154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,234.80x = 996,481.80 × 285,154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,234.80x = 284,151,568,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,151,568,382.64/664,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,787.84

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