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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,265.70, 999,022.95 and 596,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,265.70, 999,022.95 and 596,031.30 is: 896,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,265.70 : 999,022.95 = 596,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,265.70/999,022.95 = 596,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,265.70x = 999,022.95 × 596,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,265.70x = 595,448,947,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,448,947,618.34/664,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,401.77

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