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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,609.30, 996,913.95 and 591,126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,609.30, 996,913.95 and 591,126.10 is: 886,689.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,609.30 : 996,913.95 = 591,126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,609.30/996,913.95 = 591,126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,609.30x = 996,913.95 × 591,126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,609.30x = 589,301,855,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,301,855,299.10/664,609.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,689.15

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