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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,211.40, 999,401.10 and 597,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,211.40, 999,401.10 and 597,644.20 is: 893,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,211.40 : 999,401.10 = 597,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,211.40/999,401.10 = 597,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,211.40x = 999,401.10 × 597,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,211.40x = 597,286,270,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,286,270,888.62/668,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,858.25

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