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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,227.12, 999,946.18 and 578,579.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,227.12, 999,946.18 and 578,579.09 is: 865,795.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,227.12 : 999,946.18 = 578,579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,227.12/999,946.18 = 578,579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,227.12x = 999,946.18 × 578,579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,227.12x = 578,547,946,596.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,547,946,596.87/668,227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,795.37

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