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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,276.80, 996,415.20 and 427,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,276.80, 996,415.20 and 427,886.40 is: 641,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,276.80 : 996,415.20 = 427,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,276.80/996,415.20 = 427,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,276.80x = 996,415.20 × 427,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,276.80x = 426,352,512,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,352,512,833.28/664,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,829.60

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