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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,307.70, 996,461.55 and 487,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,307.70, 996,461.55 and 487,160.70 is: 730,741.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,307.70 : 996,461.55 = 487,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,307.70/996,461.55 = 487,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,307.70x = 996,461.55 × 487,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,307.70x = 485,436,906,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,436,906,221.09/664,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,741.05

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