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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,768.84, 998,904.83 and 399,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,768.84, 998,904.83 and 399,714.80 is: 599,723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,768.84 : 998,904.83 = 399,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,768.84/998,904.83 = 399,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,768.84x = 998,904.83 × 399,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,768.84x = 399,277,037,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,277,037,349.39/665,768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,723.23

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