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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,371.60, 996,557.40 and 638,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,371.60, 996,557.40 and 638,127.60 is: 957,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,371.60 : 996,557.40 = 638,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,371.60/996,557.40 = 638,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,371.60x = 996,557.40 × 638,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,371.60x = 635,930,781,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,930,781,924.24/664,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,191.40

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