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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,563.20, 996,844.80 and 399,142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,563.20, 996,844.80 and 399,142.40 is: 598,713.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,563.20 : 996,844.80 = 399,142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,563.20/996,844.80 = 399,142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,563.20x = 996,844.80 × 399,142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,563.20x = 397,883,025,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,883,025,899.52/664,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,713.60

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