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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,755.96, 917,429.58 and 396,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,755.96, 917,429.58 and 396,483.96 is: 547,187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,755.96 : 917,429.58 = 396,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,755.96/917,429.58 = 396,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,755.96x = 917,429.58 × 396,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,755.96x = 363,746,112,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,746,112,899.54/664,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,187.44

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