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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,718.36, 998,161.50 and 281,269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,718.36, 998,161.50 and 281,269.59 is: 421,728.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,718.36 : 998,161.50 = 281,269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,718.36/998,161.50 = 281,269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,718.36x = 998,161.50 × 281,269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,718.36x = 280,752,475,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,752,475,858.79/665,718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,728.61

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