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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,757.57, 997,051.18 and 425,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,757.57, 997,051.18 and 425,126.12 is: 636,676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,757.57 : 997,051.18 = 425,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,757.57/997,051.18 = 425,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,757.57x = 997,051.18 × 425,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,757.57x = 423,872,499,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,872,499,594.82/665,757.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,676.95

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