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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,557.10, 996,835.65 and 664,557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,557.10, 996,835.65 and 664,557.10 is: 996,835.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,557.10 : 996,835.65 = 664,557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,557.10/996,835.65 = 664,557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,557.10x = 996,835.65 × 664,557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,557.10x = 662,454,208,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,454,208,740.62/664,557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,835.65

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