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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,717.40, 1,003,076.10 and 385,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,717.40, 1,003,076.10 and 385,282.20 is: 577,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,717.40 : 1,003,076.10 = 385,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,717.40/1,003,076.10 = 385,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,717.40x = 1,003,076.10 × 385,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,717.40x = 386,467,366,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,467,366,575.42/668,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,923.30

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