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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,888, 917,611.84 and 396,616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,888, 917,611.84 and 396,616 is: 547,369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,888 : 917,611.84 = 396,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,888/917,611.84 = 396,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,888x = 917,611.84 × 396,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,888x = 363,939,537,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,939,537,533.44/664,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,369.69

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