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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,003.70, 999,005.55 and 589,021.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,003.70, 999,005.55 and 589,021.30 is: 883,531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,003.70 : 999,005.55 = 589,021.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,003.70/999,005.55 = 589,021.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,003.70x = 999,005.55 × 589,021.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,003.70x = 588,435,547,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,435,547,768.22/666,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,531.95

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