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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,265.80, 996,398.70 and 427,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,265.80, 996,398.70 and 427,875.40 is: 641,813.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,265.80 : 996,398.70 = 427,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,265.80/996,398.70 = 427,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,265.80x = 996,398.70 × 427,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,265.80x = 426,334,492,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,334,492,321.98/664,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,813.10

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