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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,838.94, 998,857.86 and 245,082.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,838.94, 998,857.86 and 245,082.82 is: 367,660.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,838.94 : 998,857.86 = 245,082.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,838.94/998,857.86 = 245,082.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,838.94x = 998,857.86 × 245,082.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,838.94x = 244,802,901,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,802,901,107.97/665,838.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,660.84

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