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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,395.70, 996,301.95 and 264,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,395.70, 996,301.95 and 264,903.70 is: 397,239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,395.70 : 996,301.95 = 264,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,395.70/996,301.95 = 264,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,395.70x = 996,301.95 × 264,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,395.70x = 263,924,072,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,924,072,872.22/664,395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,239.29

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