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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,684.58, 924,004.71 and 487,079.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,684.58, 924,004.71 and 487,079.34 is: 673,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,684.58 : 924,004.71 = 487,079.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,684.58/924,004.71 = 487,079.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,684.58x = 924,004.71 × 487,079.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,684.58x = 450,063,604,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,063,604,303.69/668,684.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,058.15

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