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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,479.16, 910,571.57 and 430,581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,479.16, 910,571.57 and 430,581.72 is: 593,622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,479.16 : 910,571.57 = 430,581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,479.16/910,571.57 = 430,581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,479.16x = 910,571.57 × 430,581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,479.16x = 392,075,478,092.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,075,478,092.14/660,479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,622.78

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