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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,424.11, 998,846.54 and 286,532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,424.11, 998,846.54 and 286,532.44 is: 430,104.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,424.11 : 998,846.54 = 286,532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,424.11/998,846.54 = 286,532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,424.11x = 998,846.54 × 286,532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,424.11x = 286,201,936,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,201,936,291.76/665,424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,104.55

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