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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,825.40, 998,738.10 and 266,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,825.40, 998,738.10 and 266,657.40 is: 399,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,825.40 : 998,738.10 = 266,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,825.40/998,738.10 = 266,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,825.40x = 998,738.10 × 266,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,825.40x = 266,320,905,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,320,905,026.94/665,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,986.10

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