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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,002.30, 1,002,003.45 and 585,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,002.30, 1,002,003.45 and 585,058.30 is: 877,587.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,002.30 : 1,002,003.45 = 585,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,002.30/1,002,003.45 = 585,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,002.30x = 1,002,003.45 × 585,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,002.30x = 586,230,435,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,230,435,051.14/668,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,587.45

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