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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,002.82, 921,942.38 and 423,009.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,002.82, 921,942.38 and 423,009.94 is: 583,816.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,002.82 : 921,942.38 = 423,009.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,002.82/921,942.38 = 423,009.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,002.82x = 921,942.38 × 423,009.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,002.82x = 389,990,790,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,990,790,847.26/668,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,816.08

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