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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,207.70, 997,811.55 and 455,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,207.70, 997,811.55 and 455,255.70 is: 682,883.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,207.70 : 997,811.55 = 455,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,207.70/997,811.55 = 455,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,207.70x = 997,811.55 × 455,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,207.70x = 454,259,395,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,259,395,663.34/665,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,883.55

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