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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,186.47, 919,637.55 and 424,793.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,186.47, 919,637.55 and 424,793.51 is: 586,406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,186.47 : 919,637.55 = 424,793.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,186.47/919,637.55 = 424,793.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,186.47x = 919,637.55 × 424,793.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,186.47x = 390,656,056,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,656,056,070.15/666,186.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,406.47

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