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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,059.16, 998,825.76 and 266,625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,059.16, 998,825.76 and 266,625.48 is: 399,832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,059.16 : 998,825.76 = 266,625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,059.16/998,825.76 = 266,625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,059.16x = 998,825.76 × 266,625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,059.16x = 266,312,397,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,312,397,696.37/666,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,832.95

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