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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,272.30, 996,408.45 and 588,164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,272.30, 996,408.45 and 588,164.70 is: 882,247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,272.30 : 996,408.45 = 588,164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,272.30/996,408.45 = 588,164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,272.30x = 996,408.45 × 588,164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,272.30x = 586,052,277,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,052,277,071.72/664,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,247.05

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