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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,307.80, 996,461.70 and 451,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,307.80, 996,461.70 and 451,731.40 is: 677,597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,307.80 : 996,461.70 = 451,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,307.80/996,461.70 = 451,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,307.80x = 996,461.70 × 451,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,307.80x = 450,133,038,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,133,038,787.38/664,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,597.10

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