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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,006.32, 921,947.21 and 423,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,006.32, 921,947.21 and 423,013.44 is: 583,820.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,006.32 : 921,947.21 = 423,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,006.32/921,947.21 = 423,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,006.32x = 921,947.21 × 423,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,006.32x = 389,996,060,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,996,060,800.50/668,006.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,820.91

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