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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,430.70, 996,646.05 and 554,205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,430.70, 996,646.05 and 554,205.90 is: 831,308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,430.70 : 996,646.05 = 554,205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,430.70/996,646.05 = 554,205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,430.70x = 996,646.05 × 554,205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,430.70x = 552,347,121,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,347,121,121.70/664,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,308.85

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