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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,344.30, 999,241.48 and 255,951.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,344.30, 999,241.48 and 255,951.58 is: 383,821.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,344.30 : 999,241.48 = 255,951.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,344.30/999,241.48 = 255,951.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,344.30x = 999,241.48 × 255,951.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,344.30x = 255,757,435,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,757,435,607.54/666,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,821.75

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