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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,861.68, 999,044.28 and 399,807.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,861.68, 999,044.28 and 399,807.28 is: 599,862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,861.68 : 999,044.28 = 399,807.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,861.68/999,044.28 = 399,807.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,861.68x = 999,044.28 × 399,807.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,861.68x = 399,425,176,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,425,176,186.36/665,861.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,862.09

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