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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,757.40, 998,052.90 and 399,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,757.40, 998,052.90 and 399,623.80 is: 599,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,757.40 : 998,052.90 = 399,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,757.40/998,052.90 = 399,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,757.40x = 998,052.90 × 399,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,757.40x = 398,845,692,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,845,692,499.02/665,757.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,085.63

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