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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,355.60, 996,533.40 and 428,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,355.60, 996,533.40 and 428,159.60 is: 642,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,355.60 : 996,533.40 = 428,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,355.60/996,533.40 = 428,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,355.60x = 996,533.40 × 428,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,355.60x = 426,675,341,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,675,341,930.64/664,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,239.40

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