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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,562.64, 996,795.48 and 259,678.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,562.64, 996,795.48 and 259,678.74 is: 389,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,562.64 : 996,795.48 = 259,678.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,562.64/996,795.48 = 259,678.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,562.64x = 996,795.48 × 259,678.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,562.64x = 258,846,594,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,846,594,284.10/664,562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,499.17

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