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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,983.80, 997,475.70 and 399,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,983.80, 997,475.70 and 399,044.60 is: 598,566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,983.80 : 997,475.70 = 399,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,983.80/997,475.70 = 399,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,983.80x = 997,475.70 × 399,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,983.80x = 398,037,291,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,037,291,716.22/664,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,566.90

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