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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,063.20, 997,594.80 and 455,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,063.20, 997,594.80 and 455,111.20 is: 682,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,063.20 : 997,594.80 = 455,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,063.20/997,594.80 = 455,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,063.20x = 997,594.80 × 455,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,063.20x = 454,016,566,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,016,566,541.76/665,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,666.80

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