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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,286.80, 1,002,542.52 and 331,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,286.80, 1,002,542.52 and 331,344.08 is: 497,071.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,286.80 : 1,002,542.52 = 331,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,286.80/1,002,542.52 = 331,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,286.80x = 1,002,542.52 × 331,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,286.80x = 332,186,528,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,186,528,950.28/668,286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,071.81

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