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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,723.96, 917,385.42 and 396,451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,723.96, 917,385.42 and 396,451.96 is: 547,143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,723.96 : 917,385.42 = 396,451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,723.96/917,385.42 = 396,451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,723.96x = 917,385.42 × 396,451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,723.96x = 363,699,247,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,699,247,834.42/664,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,143.28

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