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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,605.20, 996,907.80 and 398,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,605.20, 996,907.80 and 398,228.60 is: 597,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,605.20 : 996,907.80 = 398,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,605.20/996,907.80 = 398,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,605.20x = 996,907.80 × 398,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,605.20x = 396,997,197,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,997,197,523.08/664,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,342.90

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