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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,308.80, 996,463.20 and 451,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,308.80, 996,463.20 and 451,732.40 is: 677,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,308.80 : 996,463.20 = 451,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,308.80/996,463.20 = 451,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,308.80x = 996,463.20 × 451,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,308.80x = 450,134,712,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,134,712,847.68/664,308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,598.60

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