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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,851.98, 1,003,987.42 and 592,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,851.98, 1,003,987.42 and 592,411.20 is: 889,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,851.98 : 1,003,987.42 = 592,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,851.98/1,003,987.42 = 592,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,851.98x = 1,003,987.42 × 592,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,851.98x = 594,773,392,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,773,392,267.10/668,851.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,245.17

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