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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,869.40, 999,514.88 and 286,977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,869.40, 999,514.88 and 286,977.12 is: 430,772.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,869.40 : 999,514.88 = 286,977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,869.40/999,514.88 = 286,977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,869.40x = 999,514.88 × 286,977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,869.40x = 286,837,901,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,837,901,659.55/665,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,772.01

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