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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,281.25, 915,475.86 and 421,516.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,281.25, 915,475.86 and 421,516.68 is: 581,786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,281.25 : 915,475.86 = 421,516.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,281.25/915,475.86 = 421,516.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,281.25x = 915,475.86 × 421,516.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,281.25x = 385,888,345,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,888,345,127.35/663,281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,786.90

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