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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,755.40, 998,049.90 and 399,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,755.40, 998,049.90 and 399,621.80 is: 599,082.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,755.40 : 998,049.90 = 399,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,755.40/998,049.90 = 399,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,755.40x = 998,049.90 × 399,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,755.40x = 398,842,497,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,842,497,527.82/665,755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,082.63

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