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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,975.03, 999,901.89 and 540,301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,975.03, 999,901.89 and 540,301.16 is: 809,997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,975.03 : 999,901.89 = 540,301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,975.03/999,901.89 = 540,301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,975.03x = 999,901.89 × 540,301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,975.03x = 540,248,151,053.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,248,151,053.19/666,975.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,997.57

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