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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,571.82, 998,806.98 and 260,713.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,571.82, 998,806.98 and 260,713.82 is: 391,246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,571.82 : 998,806.98 = 260,713.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,571.82/998,806.98 = 260,713.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,571.82x = 998,806.98 × 260,713.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,571.82x = 260,402,783,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,402,783,198.46/665,571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,246.71

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