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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,776.52, 998,916.32 and 399,722.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,776.52, 998,916.32 and 399,722.64 is: 599,734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,776.52 : 998,916.32 = 399,722.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,776.52/998,916.32 = 399,722.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,776.52x = 998,916.32 × 399,722.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,776.52x = 399,289,468,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,289,468,569.49/665,776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,734.98

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