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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,274.80, 996,541.80 and 285,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,274.80, 996,541.80 and 285,194.80 is: 427,847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,274.80 : 996,541.80 = 285,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,274.80/996,541.80 = 285,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,274.80x = 996,541.80 × 285,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,274.80x = 284,208,539,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,208,539,342.64/664,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,847.84

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