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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,055.70, 997,583.55 and 332,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,055.70, 997,583.55 and 332,511.70 is: 498,767.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,055.70 : 997,583.55 = 332,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,055.70/997,583.55 = 332,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,055.70x = 997,583.55 × 332,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,055.70x = 331,708,202,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,708,202,102.54/665,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,767.55

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