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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,242.10, 999,968.69 and 578,594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,242.10, 999,968.69 and 578,594.09 is: 865,817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,242.10 : 999,968.69 = 578,594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,242.10/999,968.69 = 578,594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,242.10x = 999,968.69 × 578,594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,242.10x = 578,575,970,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,575,970,665.68/668,242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,817.90

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