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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,659.60, 996,989.40 and 398,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,659.60, 996,989.40 and 398,720.40 is: 598,080.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,659.60 : 996,989.40 = 398,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,659.60/996,989.40 = 398,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,659.60x = 996,989.40 × 398,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,659.60x = 397,520,012,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,520,012,363.76/664,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,080.60

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