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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,826.64, 996,296.07 and 512,447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,826.64, 996,296.07 and 512,447.82 is: 767,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,826.64 : 996,296.07 = 512,447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,826.64/996,296.07 = 512,447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,826.64x = 996,296.07 × 512,447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,826.64x = 510,549,749,146.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,549,749,146.07/664,826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,944.18

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