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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,867.18, 999,511.55 and 286,974.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,867.18, 999,511.55 and 286,974.90 is: 430,768.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,867.18 : 999,511.55 = 286,974.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,867.18/999,511.55 = 286,974.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,867.18x = 999,511.55 × 286,974.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,867.18x = 286,834,727,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,834,727,110.10/665,867.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,768.68

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