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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,558.10, 1,204,731.66 and 660,518.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,558.10, 1,204,731.66 and 660,518.21 is: 995,233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,558.10 : 1,204,731.66 = 660,518.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,558.10/1,204,731.66 = 660,518.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,558.10x = 1,204,731.66 × 660,518.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,558.10x = 795,747,205,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,747,205,082.30/799,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995,233.74

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