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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,876.62, 997,652.31 and 554,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,876.62, 997,652.31 and 554,274.28 is: 830,443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,876.62 : 997,652.31 = 554,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,876.62/997,652.31 = 554,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,876.62x = 997,652.31 × 554,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,876.62x = 552,973,015,815.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,973,015,815.59/665,876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,443.66

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