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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,458.60, 996,687.90 and 638,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,458.60, 996,687.90 and 638,214.60 is: 957,321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,458.60 : 996,687.90 = 638,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,458.60/996,687.90 = 638,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,458.60x = 996,687.90 × 638,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,458.60x = 636,100,769,423.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,100,769,423.34/664,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,321.90

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