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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,811.40, 996,050.70 and 545,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,811.40, 996,050.70 and 545,838.60 is: 817,800.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,811.40 : 996,050.70 = 545,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,811.40/996,050.70 = 545,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,811.40x = 996,050.70 × 545,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,811.40x = 543,682,919,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,682,919,617.02/664,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,800.24

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