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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,442.96, 922,657.80 and 429,978.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,442.96, 922,657.80 and 429,978.96 is: 593,503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,442.96 : 922,657.80 = 429,978.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,442.96/922,657.80 = 429,978.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,442.96x = 922,657.80 × 429,978.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,442.96x = 396,723,441,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,723,441,279.89/668,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,503.81

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