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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,381.28, 922,221.63 and 423,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,381.28, 922,221.63 and 423,437.28 is: 584,251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,381.28 : 922,221.63 = 423,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,381.28/922,221.63 = 423,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,381.28x = 922,221.63 × 423,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,381.28x = 390,503,018,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,503,018,564.37/668,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,251.88

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