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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,999.72, 998,536.14 and 286,806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,999.72, 998,536.14 and 286,806.74 is: 430,010.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,999.72 : 998,536.14 = 286,806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,999.72/998,536.14 = 286,806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,999.72x = 998,536.14 × 286,806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,999.72x = 286,386,895,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,386,895,085.58/665,999.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,010.53

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