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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,587.13, 996,880.71 and 165,951.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,587.13, 996,880.71 and 165,951.13 is: 248,926.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,587.13 : 996,880.71 = 165,951.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,587.13/996,880.71 = 165,951.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,587.13x = 996,880.71 × 165,951.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,587.13x = 165,433,480,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,433,480,299.70/664,587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,926.70

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