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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,558.60, 996,837.90 and 664,558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,558.60, 996,837.90 and 664,558.60 is: 996,837.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,558.60 : 996,837.90 = 664,558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,558.60/996,837.90 = 664,558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,558.60x = 996,837.90 × 664,558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,558.60x = 662,457,199,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,457,199,250.94/664,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,837.90

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