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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,000.82, 921,939.62 and 423,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,000.82, 921,939.62 and 423,007.94 is: 583,813.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,000.82 : 921,939.62 = 423,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,000.82/921,939.62 = 423,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,000.82x = 921,939.62 × 423,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,000.82x = 389,987,772,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,987,772,735.85/668,000.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,813.31

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