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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,044.91, 998,804.39 and 266,611.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,044.91, 998,804.39 and 266,611.23 is: 399,811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,044.91 : 998,804.39 = 266,611.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,044.91/998,804.39 = 266,611.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,044.91x = 998,804.39 × 266,611.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,044.91x = 266,292,465,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,292,465,614.24/666,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,811.58

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