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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,098.63, 995,033.91 and 278,819.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,098.63, 995,033.91 and 278,819.69 is: 418,391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,098.63 : 995,033.91 = 278,819.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,098.63/995,033.91 = 278,819.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,098.63x = 995,033.91 × 278,819.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,098.63x = 277,435,039,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,435,039,956.42/663,098.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,391.82

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