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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,502.29, 1,003,059.62 and 289,538.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,502.29, 1,003,059.62 and 289,538.93 is: 434,441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,502.29 : 1,003,059.62 = 289,538.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,502.29/1,003,059.62 = 289,538.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,502.29x = 1,003,059.62 × 289,538.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,502.29x = 290,424,812,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,424,812,332.50/668,502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,441.01

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