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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,616.66, 1,003,403.86 and 284,634.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,616.66, 1,003,403.86 and 284,634.74 is: 427,155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,616.66 : 1,003,403.86 = 284,634.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,616.66/1,003,403.86 = 284,634.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,616.66x = 1,003,403.86 × 284,634.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,616.66x = 285,603,596,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,603,596,806.10/668,616.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,155.97

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