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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,461.20, 996,691.80 and 487,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,461.20, 996,691.80 and 487,314.20 is: 730,971.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,461.20 : 996,691.80 = 487,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,461.20/996,691.80 = 487,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,461.20x = 996,691.80 × 487,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,461.20x = 485,702,067,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,702,067,163.56/664,461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,971.30

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