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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,645.89, 997,452.72 and 395,241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,645.89, 997,452.72 and 395,241.53 is: 592,258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,645.89 : 997,452.72 = 395,241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,645.89/997,452.72 = 395,241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,645.89x = 997,452.72 × 395,241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,645.89x = 394,234,735,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,234,735,650.35/665,645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,258.95

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