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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,137.79, 997,628.34 and 381,982.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,137.79, 997,628.34 and 381,982.71 is: 572,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,137.79 : 997,628.34 = 381,982.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,137.79/997,628.34 = 381,982.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,137.79x = 997,628.34 × 381,982.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,137.79x = 381,076,776,886.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,076,776,886.00/666,137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,069.00

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