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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,243.60, 999,970.94 and 578,595.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,243.60, 999,970.94 and 578,595.59 is: 865,820.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,243.60 : 999,970.94 = 578,595.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,243.60/999,970.94 = 578,595.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,243.60x = 999,970.94 × 578,595.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,243.60x = 578,578,768,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,578,768,119.32/668,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,820.15

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