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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,999.80, 998,999.70 and 245,188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,999.80, 998,999.70 and 245,188.60 is: 367,782.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,999.80 : 998,999.70 = 245,188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,999.80/998,999.70 = 245,188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,999.80x = 998,999.70 × 245,188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,999.80x = 244,943,337,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,943,337,843.42/665,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,782.90

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