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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,891.70, 1,004,975.95 and 503,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,891.70, 1,004,975.95 and 503,003.70 is: 755,737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,891.70 : 1,004,975.95 = 503,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,891.70/1,004,975.95 = 503,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,891.70x = 1,004,975.95 × 503,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,891.70x = 505,506,621,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,506,621,261.02/668,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,737.62

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