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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,251.70, 997,877.55 and 310,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,251.70, 997,877.55 and 310,301.60 is: 465,452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,251.70 : 997,877.55 = 310,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,251.70/997,877.55 = 310,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,251.70x = 997,877.55 × 310,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,251.70x = 309,643,000,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,643,000,369.08/665,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,452.40

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