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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,187.78, 919,639.36 and 424,794.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,187.78, 919,639.36 and 424,794.82 is: 586,408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,187.78 : 919,639.36 = 424,794.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,187.78/919,639.36 = 424,794.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,187.78x = 919,639.36 × 424,794.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,187.78x = 390,658,036,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,658,036,396.12/666,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,408.29

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