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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,867.40, 999,511.88 and 286,975.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,867.40, 999,511.88 and 286,975.12 is: 430,769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,867.40 : 999,511.88 = 286,975.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,867.40/999,511.88 = 286,975.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,867.40x = 999,511.88 × 286,975.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,867.40x = 286,835,040,451.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,835,040,451.97/665,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,769.01

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