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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,731.80, 1,003,097.70 and 402,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,731.80, 1,003,097.70 and 402,355.20 is: 603,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,731.80 : 1,003,097.70 = 402,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,731.80/1,003,097.70 = 402,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,731.80x = 1,003,097.70 × 402,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,731.80x = 403,601,575,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,601,575,703.04/668,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,532.80

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