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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,261.70, 997,892.55 and 310,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,261.70, 997,892.55 and 310,311.60 is: 465,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,261.70 : 997,892.55 = 310,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,261.70/997,892.55 = 310,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,261.70x = 997,892.55 × 310,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,261.70x = 309,657,633,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,657,633,818.58/665,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,467.40

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