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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,194.08, 998,128.08 and 291,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,194.08, 998,128.08 and 291,220.32 is: 436,978.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,194.08 : 998,128.08 = 291,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,194.08/998,128.08 = 291,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,194.08x = 998,128.08 × 291,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,194.08x = 290,675,178,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,675,178,858.59/665,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,978.00

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