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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,429.80, 995,456.70 and 404,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,429.80, 995,456.70 and 404,293.80 is: 605,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,429.80 : 995,456.70 = 404,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,429.80/995,456.70 = 404,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,429.80x = 995,456.70 × 404,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,429.80x = 402,456,971,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,456,971,978.46/664,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,717.82

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