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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,999.20, 998,998.80 and 488,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,999.20, 998,998.80 and 488,852.20 is: 733,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,999.20 : 998,998.80 = 488,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,999.20/998,998.80 = 488,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,999.20x = 998,998.80 × 488,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,999.20x = 488,362,761,177.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,362,761,177.36/665,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,278.30

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