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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,140.29, 997,632.09 and 381,985.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,140.29, 997,632.09 and 381,985.21 is: 572,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,140.29 : 997,632.09 = 381,985.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,140.29/997,632.09 = 381,985.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,140.29x = 997,632.09 × 381,985.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,140.29x = 381,080,703,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,080,703,401.39/666,140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,072.74

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