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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,716.62, 998,158.87 and 281,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,716.62, 998,158.87 and 281,267.84 is: 421,725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,716.62 : 998,158.87 = 281,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,716.62/998,158.87 = 281,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,716.62x = 998,158.87 × 281,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,716.62x = 280,749,992,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,749,992,979.79/665,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,725.98

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