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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,041.70, 1,002,062.55 and 591,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,041.70, 1,002,062.55 and 591,059.30 is: 886,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,041.70 : 1,002,062.55 = 591,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,041.70/1,002,062.55 = 591,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,041.70x = 1,002,062.55 × 591,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,041.70x = 592,278,389,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,278,389,359.22/668,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886,588.95

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