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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,425.40, 998,138.10 and 266,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,425.40, 998,138.10 and 266,127.80 is: 399,191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,425.40 : 998,138.10 = 266,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,425.40/998,138.10 = 266,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,425.40x = 998,138.10 × 266,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,425.40x = 265,632,296,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,632,296,649.18/665,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,191.70

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