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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,356.10, 1,002,534.15 and 586,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,356.10, 1,002,534.15 and 586,999.70 is: 880,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,356.10 : 1,002,534.15 = 586,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,356.10/1,002,534.15 = 586,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,356.10x = 1,002,534.15 × 586,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,356.10x = 588,487,245,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,487,245,289.76/668,356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,499.55

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