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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,251.67, 911,682.61 and 428,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,251.67, 911,682.61 and 428,267.05 is: 590,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,251.67 : 911,682.61 = 428,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,251.67/911,682.61 = 428,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,251.67x = 911,682.61 × 428,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,251.67x = 390,443,618,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,443,618,571.13/661,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,461.45

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