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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,688.90, 998,533.35 and 665,688.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,688.90, 998,533.35 and 665,688.90 is: 998,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,688.90 : 998,533.35 = 665,688.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,688.90/998,533.35 = 665,688.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,688.90x = 998,533.35 × 665,688.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,688.90x = 664,712,567,374.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,712,567,374.82/665,688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998,533.35

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