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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,666.70, 997,953.30 and 286,878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,666.70, 997,953.30 and 286,878.30 is: 430,081.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,666.70 : 997,953.30 = 286,878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,666.70/997,953.30 = 286,878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,666.70x = 997,953.30 × 286,878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,666.70x = 286,291,146,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,291,146,183.39/665,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,081.82

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