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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,002.60, 990,003.90 and 390,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,002.60, 990,003.90 and 390,564.20 is: 585,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,002.60 : 990,003.90 = 390,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,002.60/990,003.90 = 390,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,002.60x = 990,003.90 × 390,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,002.60x = 386,660,081,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,660,081,200.38/660,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,846.30

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