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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,431.60, 996,647.40 and 638,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,431.60, 996,647.40 and 638,187.60 is: 957,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,431.60 : 996,647.40 = 638,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,431.60/996,647.40 = 638,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,431.60x = 996,647.40 × 638,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,431.60x = 636,048,012,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,048,012,252.24/664,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,281.40

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