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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,906.10, 997,067.55 and 265,414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,906.10, 997,067.55 and 265,414.10 is: 398,004.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,906.10 : 997,067.55 = 265,414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,906.10/997,067.55 = 265,414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,906.10x = 997,067.55 × 265,414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,906.10x = 264,635,786,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,635,786,422.46/664,906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,004.75

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