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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,427.80, 996,641.70 and 485,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,427.80, 996,641.70 and 485,968.60 is: 728,952.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,427.80 : 996,641.70 = 485,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,427.80/996,641.70 = 485,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,427.80x = 996,641.70 × 485,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,427.80x = 484,336,571,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,336,571,650.62/664,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,952.90

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