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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,393.40, 998,090.10 and 266,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,393.40, 998,090.10 and 266,095.80 is: 399,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,393.40 : 998,090.10 = 266,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,393.40/998,090.10 = 266,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,393.40x = 998,090.10 × 266,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,393.40x = 265,587,583,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,587,583,631.58/665,393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,143.70

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