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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,665.40, 996,998.10 and 265,367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,665.40, 996,998.10 and 265,367.80 is: 398,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,665.40 : 996,998.10 = 265,367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,665.40/996,998.10 = 265,367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,665.40x = 996,998.10 × 265,367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,665.40x = 264,571,192,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,571,192,401.18/664,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,051.70

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