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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,663.80, 996,995.70 and 428,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,663.80, 996,995.70 and 428,273.40 is: 642,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,663.80 : 996,995.70 = 428,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,663.80/996,995.70 = 428,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,663.80x = 996,995.70 × 428,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,663.80x = 426,986,738,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,986,738,224.38/664,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,410.10

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