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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,452.80, 998,179.20 and 399,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,452.80, 998,179.20 and 399,732.30 is: 599,598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,452.80 : 998,179.20 = 399,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,452.80/998,179.20 = 399,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,452.80x = 998,179.20 × 399,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,452.80x = 399,004,467,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,004,467,428.16/665,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,598.45

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