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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,264.48, 918,367.10 and 423,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,264.48, 918,367.10 and 423,878 is: 585,144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,264.48 : 918,367.10 = 423,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,264.48/918,367.10 = 423,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,264.48x = 918,367.10 × 423,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,264.48x = 389,275,609,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,275,609,613.80/665,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,144.14

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