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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,358.70, 996,538.05 and 487,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,358.70, 996,538.05 and 487,211.70 is: 730,817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,358.70 : 996,538.05 = 487,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,358.70/996,538.05 = 487,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,358.70x = 996,538.05 × 487,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,358.70x = 485,524,997,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,524,997,455.19/664,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,817.55

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