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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,995.02, 991,186.32 and 534,323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,995.02, 991,186.32 and 534,323.98 is: 801,238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,995.02 : 991,186.32 = 534,323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,995.02/991,186.32 = 534,323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,995.02x = 991,186.32 × 534,323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,995.02x = 529,614,619,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,614,619,423.95/660,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,238.44

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