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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,272.80, 996,409.20 and 451,696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,272.80, 996,409.20 and 451,696.40 is: 677,544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,272.80 : 996,409.20 = 451,696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,272.80/996,409.20 = 451,696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,272.80x = 996,409.20 × 451,696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,272.80x = 450,074,448,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,074,448,566.88/664,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,544.60

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