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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,897.08, 998,993.58 and 310,717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,897.08, 998,993.58 and 310,717.36 is: 466,145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,897.08 : 998,993.58 = 310,717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,897.08/998,993.58 = 310,717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,897.08x = 998,993.58 × 310,717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,897.08x = 310,404,647,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,404,647,834.55/665,897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,145.08

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