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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,407.60, 996,611.40 and 638,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,407.60, 996,611.40 and 638,163.60 is: 957,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,407.60 : 996,611.40 = 638,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,407.60/996,611.40 = 638,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,407.60x = 996,611.40 × 638,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,407.60x = 636,001,118,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,001,118,825.04/664,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,245.40

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