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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,425.36, 998,848.41 and 286,533.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,425.36, 998,848.41 and 286,533.69 is: 430,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,425.36 : 998,848.41 = 286,533.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,425.36/998,848.41 = 286,533.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,425.36x = 998,848.41 × 286,533.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,425.36x = 286,203,720,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,203,720,667.93/665,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,106.42

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