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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,243.10, 999,970.19 and 578,595.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,243.10, 999,970.19 and 578,595.09 is: 865,819.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,243.10 : 999,970.19 = 578,595.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,243.10/999,970.19 = 578,595.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,243.10x = 999,970.19 × 578,595.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,243.10x = 578,577,842,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,577,842,080.37/668,243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,819.40

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