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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,268.88, 1,003,258.68 and 574,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,268.88, 1,003,258.68 and 574,101.52 is: 861,887.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,268.88 : 1,003,258.68 = 574,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,268.88/1,003,258.68 = 574,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,268.88x = 1,003,258.68 × 574,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,268.88x = 575,972,333,141.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,972,333,141.19/668,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,887.11

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