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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,491.20, 996,736.80 and 398,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,491.20, 996,736.80 and 398,114.60 is: 597,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,491.20 : 996,736.80 = 398,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,491.20/996,736.80 = 398,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,491.20x = 996,736.80 × 398,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,491.20x = 396,815,472,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,815,472,437.28/664,491.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,171.90

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