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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,246.51, 914,629.92 and 421,108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,246.51, 914,629.92 and 421,108.71 is: 580,717.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,246.51 : 914,629.92 = 421,108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,246.51/914,629.92 = 421,108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,246.51x = 914,629.92 × 421,108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,246.51x = 385,158,625,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,158,625,738.60/663,246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,717.15

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