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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,848.96, 1,003,982.90 and 592,408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,848.96, 1,003,982.90 and 592,408.18 is: 889,240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,848.96 : 1,003,982.90 = 592,408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,848.96/1,003,982.90 = 592,408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,848.96x = 1,003,982.90 × 592,408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,848.96x = 594,767,682,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,767,682,540.12/668,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,240.65

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