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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,167.70, 997,751.55 and 465,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,167.70, 997,751.55 and 465,713.30 is: 698,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,167.70 : 997,751.55 = 465,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,167.70/997,751.55 = 465,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,167.70x = 997,751.55 × 465,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,167.70x = 464,666,166,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,666,166,930.62/665,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,569.95

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