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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,268.80, 997,903.20 and 399,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,268.80, 997,903.20 and 399,329.60 is: 598,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,268.80 : 997,903.20 = 399,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,268.80/997,903.20 = 399,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,268.80x = 997,903.20 × 399,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,268.80x = 398,492,285,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,492,285,694.72/665,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,994.40

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