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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,334, 996,491.64 and 309,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,334, 996,491.64 and 309,149.36 is: 463,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,334 : 996,491.64 = 309,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,334/996,491.64 = 309,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,334x = 996,491.64 × 309,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,334x = 308,064,752,751.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,064,752,751.35/664,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,719.68

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