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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,666.30, 993,999.45 and 579,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,666.30, 993,999.45 and 579,722.30 is: 869,583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,666.30 : 993,999.45 = 579,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,666.30/993,999.45 = 579,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,666.30x = 993,999.45 × 579,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,666.30x = 576,243,647,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,243,647,352.74/662,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,583.45

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