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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,424.88, 918,709.78 and 475,106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,424.88, 918,709.78 and 475,106.12 is: 654,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,424.88 : 918,709.78 = 475,106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,424.88/918,709.78 = 475,106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,424.88x = 918,709.78 × 475,106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,424.88x = 436,484,638,981.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,484,638,981.85/666,424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,964.50

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