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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,307.60, 996,461.40 and 451,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,307.60, 996,461.40 and 451,731.20 is: 677,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,307.60 : 996,461.40 = 451,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,307.60/996,461.40 = 451,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,307.60x = 996,461.40 × 451,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,307.60x = 450,132,703,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,132,703,975.68/664,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,596.80

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