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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,884.83, 1,003,480.51 and 289,869.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,884.83, 1,003,480.51 and 289,869.19 is: 434,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,884.83 : 1,003,480.51 = 289,869.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,884.83/1,003,480.51 = 289,869.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,884.83x = 1,003,480.51 × 289,869.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,884.83x = 290,878,083,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,878,083,562.16/668,884.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,870.20

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