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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,868.70, 1,003,303.06 and 313,918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,868.70, 1,003,303.06 and 313,918.60 is: 470,877.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,868.70 : 1,003,303.06 = 313,918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,868.70/1,003,303.06 = 313,918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,868.70x = 1,003,303.06 × 313,918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,868.70x = 314,955,491,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,955,491,970.92/668,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,877.90

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