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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,266.16, 989,743.12 and 393,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,266.16, 989,743.12 and 393,627.12 is: 590,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,266.16 : 989,743.12 = 393,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,266.16/989,743.12 = 393,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,266.16x = 989,743.12 × 393,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,266.16x = 389,589,733,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,589,733,865.41/660,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,049.52

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