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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,385.60, 996,578.40 and 638,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,385.60, 996,578.40 and 638,141.60 is: 957,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,385.60 : 996,578.40 = 638,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,385.60/996,578.40 = 638,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,385.60x = 996,578.40 × 638,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,385.60x = 635,958,134,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,958,134,701.44/664,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,212.40

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