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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,368.70, 996,553.05 and 487,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,368.70, 996,553.05 and 487,221.70 is: 730,832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,368.70 : 996,553.05 = 487,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,368.70/996,553.05 = 487,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,368.70x = 996,553.05 × 487,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,368.70x = 485,542,271,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,542,271,161.19/664,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,832.55

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