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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,789.96, 998,936.30 and 399,735.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,789.96, 998,936.30 and 399,735.92 is: 599,754.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,789.96 : 998,936.30 = 399,735.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,789.96/998,936.30 = 399,735.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,789.96x = 998,936.30 × 399,735.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,789.96x = 399,310,720,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,310,720,901.90/665,789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,754.79

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