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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,863.62, 997,632.81 and 554,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,863.62, 997,632.81 and 554,261.28 is: 830,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,863.62 : 997,632.81 = 554,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,863.62/997,632.81 = 554,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,863.62x = 997,632.81 × 554,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,863.62x = 552,949,238,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,949,238,240.60/665,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,424.16

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