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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,284.30, 996,426.45 and 570,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,284.30, 996,426.45 and 570,972.30 is: 856,458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,284.30 : 996,426.45 = 570,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,284.30/996,426.45 = 570,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,284.30x = 996,426.45 × 570,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,284.30x = 568,931,901,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,931,901,937.34/664,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,458.45

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