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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,261.75, 915,448.95 and 421,497.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,261.75, 915,448.95 and 421,497.18 is: 581,759.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,261.75 : 915,448.95 = 421,497.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,261.75/915,448.95 = 421,497.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,261.75x = 915,448.95 × 421,497.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,261.75x = 385,859,150,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,859,150,858.96/663,261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,759.99

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