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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,412.70, 996,619.05 and 487,265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,412.70, 996,619.05 and 487,265.70 is: 730,898.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,412.70 : 996,619.05 = 487,265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,412.70/996,619.05 = 487,265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,412.70x = 996,619.05 × 487,265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,412.70x = 485,618,279,031.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,618,279,031.59/664,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,898.55

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