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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,863.40, 996,711.90 and 398,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,863.40, 996,711.90 and 398,729.80 is: 597,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,863.40 : 996,711.90 = 398,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,863.40/996,711.90 = 398,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,863.40x = 996,711.90 × 398,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,863.40x = 397,418,736,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,418,736,544.62/664,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,744.95

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