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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,805.40, 996,041.70 and 545,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,805.40, 996,041.70 and 545,832.60 is: 817,791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,805.40 : 996,041.70 = 545,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,805.40/996,041.70 = 545,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,805.40x = 996,041.70 × 545,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,805.40x = 543,672,030,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,672,030,819.42/664,805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,791.24

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