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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,275.80, 996,413.70 and 398,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,275.80, 996,413.70 and 398,336.60 is: 597,504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,275.80 : 996,413.70 = 398,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,275.80/996,413.70 = 398,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,275.80x = 996,413.70 × 398,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,275.80x = 396,908,045,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,908,045,451.42/664,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,504.90

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