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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,256.80, 996,385.20 and 397,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,256.80, 996,385.20 and 397,880.20 is: 596,820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,256.80 : 996,385.20 = 397,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,256.80/996,385.20 = 397,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,256.80x = 996,385.20 × 397,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,256.80x = 396,441,942,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,441,942,653.04/664,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,820.30

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