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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,662.60, 998,493.90 and 658,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,662.60, 998,493.90 and 658,664.20 is: 987,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,662.60 : 998,493.90 = 658,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,662.60/998,493.90 = 658,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,662.60x = 998,493.90 × 658,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,662.60x = 657,672,185,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,672,185,848.38/665,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,996.30

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