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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,332, 996,488.64 and 309,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,332, 996,488.64 and 309,147.36 is: 463,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,332 : 996,488.64 = 309,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,332/996,488.64 = 309,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,332x = 996,488.64 × 309,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,332x = 308,061,832,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,061,832,325.99/664,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,716.68

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