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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,742.30, 1,003,113.45 and 402,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,742.30, 1,003,113.45 and 402,365.70 is: 603,548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,742.30 : 1,003,113.45 = 402,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,742.30/1,003,113.45 = 402,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,742.30x = 1,003,113.45 × 402,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,742.30x = 403,618,445,488.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,618,445,488.67/668,742.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,548.55

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