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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,972.03, 999,897.39 and 540,298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,972.03, 999,897.39 and 540,298.15 is: 809,993.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,972.03 : 999,897.39 = 540,298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,972.03/999,897.39 = 540,298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,972.03x = 999,897.39 × 540,298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,972.03x = 540,242,705,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,242,705,987.50/666,972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,993.04

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