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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,481.10, 996,909.45 and 398,448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,481.10, 996,909.45 and 398,448.40 is: 596,886.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,481.10 : 996,909.45 = 398,448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,481.10/996,909.45 = 398,448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,481.10x = 996,909.45 × 398,448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,481.10x = 397,216,975,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,216,975,297.38/665,481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,886.94

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