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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,843.40, 1,003,265.10 and 385,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,843.40, 1,003,265.10 and 385,408.20 is: 578,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,843.40 : 1,003,265.10 = 385,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,843.40/1,003,265.10 = 385,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,843.40x = 1,003,265.10 × 385,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,843.40x = 386,666,596,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,666,596,313.82/668,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,112.30

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