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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,325.40, 996,488.10 and 265,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,325.40, 996,488.10 and 265,027.80 is: 397,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,325.40 : 996,488.10 = 265,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,325.40/996,488.10 = 265,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,325.40x = 996,488.10 × 265,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,325.40x = 264,097,048,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,097,048,869.18/664,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,541.70

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