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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,768.07, 998,903.70 and 399,714.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,768.07, 998,903.70 and 399,714.05 is: 599,722.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,768.07 : 998,903.70 = 399,714.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,768.07/998,903.70 = 399,714.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,768.07x = 998,903.70 × 399,714.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,768.07x = 399,275,838,492.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,275,838,492.47/665,768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,722.12

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